Echinacea 用于 Upper Respiratory Tract Infections
BCochrane-reviewed meta-analyses suggest echinacea may modestly reduce cold duration and severity when started at symptom onset. Daily prophylactic use may reduce cold risk. Individual trial effects are small but consistently positive across multiple preparations.
结论
Cochrane-reviewed meta-analyses suggest echinacea may modestly reduce cold duration and severity when started at symptom onset. Daily prophylactic use may reduce cold risk. Individual trial effects are small but consistently positive across multiple preparations.
Key Study Findings
研究人群: Children with URTI and otitis media (9 RCTs)
研究人群: None
研究人群: None
研究人群: children
研究人群: General population with respiratory infections
研究人群: men
Key Statistics
20
研究数量
4000
受试者
Positive
等级
Referenced Papers
Dosage & Usage
mg = milligrams · mcg = micrograms (1,000× smaller) · IU = International Units
常用剂量
- general:
- 300-500 mg standardized extract 3x/day
- acuteuse:
- At first sign of symptoms for 7-10 days
上限： No established UL; generally used for 10 days or less
研究中使用的剂量
| 剂量 | 持续时间 | 效果 | N |
|---|---|---|---|
| None | -- | Positive | 3169 |
| None | -- | Mixed | -- |
| None | -- | Positive | -- |
| None | 13.0 weeks | Mixed | 3135 |
| None | -- | Positive | -- |
| 30 ml/day | -- | Positive | 177 |
| None | -- | Neutral | -- |
| None | -- | Mixed | -- |
最佳服用时间： At first sign of symptoms; multiple doses throughout the day
Safety & Side Effects
已报告的副作用
- ⚠ Gastrointestinal upset (nausea, stomach pain)
- ⚠ Allergic reactions (especially in those allergic to daisies, ragweed)
- ⚠ Headache
- ⚠ Dizziness
已知相互作用
- ● Immunosuppressant medications (may counteract immunosuppression)
- ● CYP3A4 substrates (may alter metabolism of various drugs)
- ● Caffeine (may slow caffeine metabolism)
- ● Anabolic steroids and methotrexate (increased hepatotoxicity risk)
可耐受最高摄入量： No established UL; generally used for 10 days or less
在开始服用任何补充剂之前，请务必咨询您的医疗保健提供者。
Frequently Asked Questions
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