Cutting Edge Research Made Easy
by Linda Woolven, B.A., Master Herbalist, Acupuncturist and Ted Snider, B.Ed., M.A.
Echinacea is the most famous immune herb. But is it’s reputation deserved? Can it really help your kids fight off respiratory tract infections? That’s what this new systematic review set out to see.
Respiratory tract infections are common reasons for being prescribed drugs. But the widespread and often inappropriate use of drugs is contributing to resistant microorganisms, resulting in harder to treat illnesses that last longer. Herbs offer an exciting solution. But how strong is the evidence that they work?