What is pelargonium root extract used for?
Pelargonium sidoides is an herb that has been used in traditional medicine in South Africa for centuries. It is used in Europe to treat the common cold and bronchitis. In laboratory studies, this herb was shown to kill bacteria, viruses, and stimulate the immune system. Umcka contains the homeopathic active ingredient, Pelargonium sidoides 1X which is clinically proven to shorten the duration and reduce the severity of common cold symptoms, plus nasal, throat and bronchial irritations.
Is pelargonium an immune booster?
Research suggests that pelargonium sidoides may play a role in boosting immune system function. Strengthening the body’s defense mechanisms, this plant-derived remedy becomes a valuable ally during the cold and flu season, assisting in the prevention and management of infections. This immune-boosting plant can help to banish coughs, colds and catarrh. Perhaps best known as the pot plant relatives of the geranium, ornamental and aromatic pelargoniums are a familiar sight in many a garden.
What are the side effects of pelargonium?
Pelargonium sidoides extract may cause any of the following side effects: nausea, vomiting, stomach pain, diarrhoea, and heartburn (burning pain in your chest caused by food or acid from your stomach that backs up into your mouth). Some side effects may need immediate medical help. Gastrointestinal disorders: Nausea, vomiting, stomach pain, heartburn, dysphagia, diarrhoea. Rarely, mild gum bleeding. Respiratory, thoracic and mediastinal disorders: Rarely, mild epistaxis.
Does Pelargonium sidoides really work?
Yes. Pelargonium sidoides, a species of South African geranium used for centuries in Zulu medicine,2 shows promise as an herbal remedy for respiratory infections. Two randomized trials show that extracts of P sidoides improve symptoms of acute bronchitis which, like the common cold, is usually caused by a virus. Overview. Pelargonium sidoides is a flowering plant native to South Africa. It’s used as medicine by the native populations of South Africa. Pelargonium sidoides might work by killing bacteria or preventing bacteria from attaching to surfaces within the body.