Cough & throat
9 supplements analyzed and ranked by clinical evidence.
Supplements9
Supplement Evidence
Main EffectsStudies Benefits
Propolis9516Chamomile7817Echinacea5413Andrographis Paniculata169Licorice7815Elderberry209Althaea Officinalis610Ginger23618Manuka Honey276
Cough/throat −14.5pp
Cough/throat faster remission
Moderate
Sore throat ↓
Throat relief 2.5d
Symptoms & response
Moderate
Cough/throat better
−2 days recovery
Sore throat −65mm
Moderate
Sore throat improved
Nasal/throat symptoms improved
-3.85 score
Moderate
Sore throat ↓17–25pp
Cough ↓24–28pp
Moderate
Cough/throat: fewer episodes
Cough/throat: faster relief -4d
Weak
Cough relief, well tolerated
Cold symptoms, no sizes
Weak
Sore throat ↓
Thirst, nausea ↓
Weak
Less mucositis, pain
Honey better than olive oil
Weak