Efficacy and Safety of Echinacea in Treating Upper Respiratory Tract Infections in Children

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Authors

James A. Taylor · Seattle Children's Hospital

Wendy Weber · Bastyr University

Leanna J. Standish · Bastyr University

Hal C. Quinn · Mercer University

Jenna Goesling · Bastyr University

Mary McGann · Bastyr University

Carlo Calabrese ·

Abstract

Echinacea purpurea, as dosed in this study, was not effective in treating URI symptoms in patients 2 to 11 years old, and its use was associated with an increased risk of rash.

Topics & Keywords

Herbal Medicine Research Studies Pediatric health and respiratory diseases Respiratory and Cough-Related Research

UN Sustainable Development Goals

Good health and well-being

Publication Details

Published in: JAMA

Volume 290, Issue 21, pp. 2824-2824

DOI: 10.1001/jama.290.21.2824

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