Citrus/Cydonia Comp. Can Restore Immune Balance in Allergic Rhinitis
Author Information
Author(s): E. W. Baars, H. F. J. Savelkoul
Primary Institution: Louis Bolk Instituut
Hypothesis
Citrus/Cydonia comp. is capable of neutralizing changes characteristic to allergic rhinitis in the immune system.
Conclusion
Citrus/Cydonia comp. can potentially restore the disturbed immune state of rhinitis patients, which could make allergic symptoms disappear permanently.
Supporting Evidence
- Citrus/Cydonia comp. has been used for over eighty years to treat seasonal allergic rhinitis.
- A survey indicated that treatment with Citrus/Cydonia comp. is effective for many patients.
- Positive effects were reported in a prospective observational study involving 140 patients.
Takeaway
This study found that a natural remedy called Citrus/Cydonia comp. might help people with allergies feel better by fixing their immune system.
Methodology
In vitro studies were conducted using peripheral blood mononuclear cells from healthy and allergic donors to analyze the effects of Citrus/Cydonia comp. on T-cell differentiation and cytokine production.
Limitations
The study is limited to in vitro findings and may not fully represent in vivo effects.
Participant Demographics
One healthy donor and one allergic donor were used for the in vitro studies.
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