KALOBA PELARGONIUM COUGH & COLD RELIEF ORAL DROPS

20ml, £6.99, kaloba.co.uk CLAIM: A herbal ‘medicinal product’ which, the manufacturer claims, can ‘relieve the symptoms of upper respiratory tract infections such as common cold, sore throats and coughs’. Take at the first sign of a cold.

Suitable for children over six, the oral drops can be taken directly from a spoon or mixed with water. EXPERT VERDICT: Pelargonium is a member of the geranium family and has a long-standing use in traditional medicine for treating colds and flu.

Anecdotally, some people have said they find relief from its use but there is very limited evidence that it is effective. It is safe to take for all ages and if you want to avoid taking other forms of medicine, then there is no harm in trying it.

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