Pelargonium sidoides

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In botany, Pelargonium sidoides, is a plant from South Africa. Umckaloabo, is a herbal remedy derived from its roots.[1]

"P. sidoides may be effective in alleviating symptoms of acute rhinosinusitis and the common cold in adults, but doubt exists" according to a systematic review by the Cochrane Collaboration.[1]

References

  1. ↑ 1.0 1.1 Timmer A, Günther J, Rücker G, Motschall E, Antes G, Kern WV (2008). "Pelargonium sidoides extract for acute respiratory tract infections". Cochrane Database Syst Rev (3): CD006323. DOI:10.1002/14651858.CD006323.pub2. PMID 18646148. Research Blogging.
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