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Cough & throat

Coughing, and a sore, scratchy or irritated throat. Coughs are scored for frequency and severity, sometimes counted by a recorder, and throat pain is rated on a simple scale.

9 supplements analyzed and ranked by clinical evidence.

Supplements9

Supplement Evidence

Propolis
Moderate

Cough/throat −14.5pp

Cough/throat faster remission

95 studies·16 benefits
Chamomile
Moderate

Sore throat ↓

Throat relief 2.5d

Symptoms & response

78 studies·17 benefits
Echinacea
Moderate

Cough/throat better

−2 days recovery

Sore throat −65mm

54 studies·13 benefits
Andrographis Paniculata
Moderate

Sore throat improved

Nasal/throat symptoms improved

-3.85 score

16 studies·9 benefits
Licorice
Moderate

Sore throat ↓17–25pp

Cough ↓24–28pp

78 studies·15 benefits
Elderberry
Weak

Cough/throat: fewer episodes

Cough/throat: faster relief -4d

20 studies·9 benefits
Althaea Officinalis
Weak

Cough relief, well tolerated

Cold symptoms, no sizes

6 studies·10 benefits
Ginger
Weak

Sore throat ↓

Thirst, nausea ↓

236 studies·18 benefits
Manuka Honey
Weak

Less mucositis, pain

Honey better than olive oil

27 studies·6 benefits