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Source of validity: Traditional
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Avens (genus Geum) has a history of traditional use in herbal medicine, particularly in Europe, where its roots and aerial parts have been used for various ailments, including colds and respiratory complaints. Historical records and traditional herbal texts occasionally mention avens as a remedy for sore throats, coughs, or as a general tonic to support the body during illness. Its astringent and mild antimicrobial properties, attributed to tannins and essential oils in the plant, were thought to help alleviate symptoms of colds or prevent their onset. However, robust clinical trials or modern scientific validation for its effectiveness in preventing colds are lacking. The use of avens for colds is primarily grounded in historical practice rather than contemporary scientific evidence. As such, while avens may still be found in some traditional or folk remedies for cold prevention, its efficacy remains unproven by current research standards, and it is not widely recognized in evidence-based herbal pharmacopoeias for this indication.

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