The jury may still be out, but common wisdom holds that one of the best aids in fighting the common cold is echinacea. Echinacea can also be used to prevent catching a cold in the first place. Pronounced “Ek-uh-nay-siya”, this plant is one of the most studied by laboratories around the world for its cold-fighting potential. So does it work? Results are still unclear, with some studies showing that it reduces the time that someone suffers from a cold, while other studies show no benefits whatsoever. Every time I get a cold I take some, just in case it does help.

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