Pediatric efficacy and safety in common cold treated with herbal medicine (PEACH): a systematic review and meta-analysis

Frontiers in Pharmacology 2026 Open access

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Authors: Soo-Dam Kim, Su-Won Lee, Seong-cheon Woo, Dong-Hyeon Kim, Lee Keon Jun, Jong-Hee Kim, Dong-Yeol Yang, Byung-Gab Kang, Yang-chun Park, Boram Lee, Yee Ran Lyu
DOI: 10.3389/fphar.2025.1703997
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Abstract

Introduction: The common cold is one of the most frequent illnesses in children, yet effective and safe treatments remain limited. Concerns regarding the safety of conventional medications persist. Herbal medicine (HM) has long been used, but the quantity and certainty of evidence in children have not been systematically summarized. Methods: We conducted a systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials (RCTs) following PRISMA guidelines (PROSPERO CRD42024610421). Nine databases were searched to October 2024. Eligible studies included pediatric patients (

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Herbal Medicine Research Studies Complementary and Alternative Medicine Studies Medical Research and Treatments

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Journal / source
Frontiers in Pharmacology
Volume
16
Pages
1703997–1703997
Publication date
14 January 2026
Language
EN