The Life And Controversies Of Dr. Oz

A Cure For The Common Cold

Dr. Oz has also gone on to claim that the Umcklaloaba Root Extract can be used as a remedy for the common cold. In a video, he stated that “It has been incredibly effective at relieving cold symptoms, and a new study shows that it can help with the flu.” Once again, in response to Oz’s claims, the National Institutes of Health noted that “[t]here is weak evidence that shows the root of the plant Pelargium sidoides could shorten the length of respiratory tract infections and relieve symptoms, but that such extracts do have side effects like stomach and bowel problems”.