Chinese medicine Phragmites communis (Lu Gen) for acute respiratory tract infections: a systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials

• Main Authors: Min Fang (Author), Ling-Yao Kong (Author), Guang-He Ji (Author), Feng-Lan Pu (Author), You-Zhu Su (Author), Yu-Fei Li (Author), Michael Moore (Author), Merlin Willcox (Author), Jeanne Trill (Author), Xiao-Yang Hu (Author), Jian-Ping Liu (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: Frontiers Media S.A., 2024-03-01T00:00:00Z.
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Background: Acute respiratory tract infections (ARTIs) are the most common cause of morbidity and mortality worldwide, with most people experiencing at least one episode per year. Current treatment options are mainly symptomatic therapy. Antivirals, antibiotics, and glucocorticoids are of limited be...