Common Cold pp 309-347 | Cite as

Herbal, traditional and alternative remedies

  • Florin Mihail
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Part of the Birkhäuser Advances in Infectious Diseases book series (BAID)

Abstract

This chapter is composed of sections dealing with some of the well known but, with respect to clinical studies, not always well investigated traditional and alternative treatments against common cold. It includes data on phytotherapy, apitherapy, ayurvedic remedies, homeopathic remedies, Schuessler’s biochemistry, acupuncture and acupressure, nasal irrigation and inhalation.

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Common Cold Royal Jelly American Ginseng Ginseng Extract Aged Garlic Extract 
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  • Florin Mihail
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  1. 1.WuppertalGermany

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