Anas Barbariae Hepatis et Cordis Extractum (homeopathic)

A homeopathic extract from duck liver and heart, promoted for the common cold and flu-like symptoms. Studies have not shown a convincing benefit for acute viral respiratory infection, and there is no solid evidence for this use. For a cold, rest, plenty of fluids, and proven remedies for fever or a runny nose ease the symptoms when needed. The substance itself does no harm in this role, but using it in place of treatment with proven benefit risks missing the care you actually need.

ICD-10: J00 · ICD-11: CA00

A homeopathic extract from duck liver and heart, marketed for cold and flu symptoms and sometimes for COVID-19. It has not shown convincing benefit against COVID-19, and there is no evidence base for this use. What actually helps with COVID-19 is vaccination, medicines with proven efficacy prescribed by a doctor in severe cases, and rest, fluids and symptom monitoring in mild ones. The remedy itself is inert and harmless, but do not take it instead of treatment with proven benefit, or you risk missing the care you need.

ICD-10: U07.1 · ICD-11: RA01.0

Anas barbariae is a homeopathic extract of duck liver and heart, promoted to prevent and treat influenza and cold symptoms. No convincing benefit for this use has been shown: there is no solid evidence that it changes the course or outcome of the flu. What does help is vaccination, and for confirmed infection with a high risk of complications, antiviral medication prescribed by a doctor; otherwise rest, fluids, and fever reducers when needed. The product itself is inert and harmless, but do not take it instead of treatment with proven benefit, since that can mean missing the care you actually need.

ICD-10: J10-J11 · ICD-11: 1E32