In order: Garlic - Systematic review suggests ineffective Ginger - Pre-clinical evidence but minimal (mostly negative) in humans Elderberry - Same as ginger Turmeric - Systematic review suggests ineffective (cont.)
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Salt water gargles - Often suggested as a measure for symptomatic relief, but limited actual trials. Evidence scant for efficacy Honey - Complex, but generally evidence suggests largely ineffective Echinacea - Systematic review strongly suggests ineffective
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Does this mean that home remedies are a waste of time? Debatable. As I say in the piece, I personally take my own home remedies. They might not help with the cold, but they are definitely comforting!
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Also, if you're sick and worried, go see a doctor And get your flu shot every year
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I know, but having hot cocoa with marshmallows whilst snuggled up watching telly is kinda nice
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This is definitely true! As I say in my blog, I take home remedies. They probably don't work, but they are still comforting and sometimes when you're sick in bed that's important too
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Great piece and really useful for us in the Nirthern hemisphere as we get into winter
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Thanks! Yes I somehow managed to get a cold just as summer is coming here, it's such rotten luck

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I once had a cold and after 5 to 10 days of taking *generic home remedy* I felt better. So checkmate scientists!
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About the length of the natural course of a cold you hadn't interfered with then?
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