Echinacea may reduce your chances of catching a cold or respiratory infection. Most studies recommend short-term supplementation, anywhere from 10 days to 5 months. Echinacea may not be safe for those ...

We’re nearing the height of cold and flu season, and if you’re starting to feel a little under the weather, you’ve probably heard of a supplement that might help ease your symptoms: echinacea.

Few herbal preparations are as widely used and debated as echinacea. Marketed as a natural remedy for colds, echinacea is often considered an alternative to conventional treatments. However, the ...

Echinacea is a supplement that's often taken to boost the immune system and fight viruses. Many people take echinacea to treat the common cold. Its ability to reduce inflammation may improve skin ...

NEW YORK - Got the sniffles? The largest study of echinacea, a popular herbal remedy, finds it won't help you get better any sooner. The study of more than 700 adults and children suggests the tiniest ...