Evidence supporting the use of: Aster (unspecified)
For the health condition: Chills

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Synopsis

Source of validity: Traditional
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Aster (unspecified species, though often referring to Aster tataricus or similar species) has a long history of use in traditional medicine systems, particularly in East Asia. In Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), Aster is known as "Zi Wan" and is commonly used to treat respiratory symptoms such as coughs and phlegm. Its use for "chills" is not as directly documented, but chills are often associated with respiratory infections and fevers in traditional frameworks, so Aster may be included in formulas aimed at treating such conditions. The rationale is based on its purported ability to expel phlegm and open the lungs, which, in TCM theory, can help resolve symptoms like chills that accompany colds or influenza. However, there is little to no robust scientific evidence specifically supporting the use of Aster for chills as defined in modern medical terms. Most available studies focus on its expectorant, anti-inflammatory, or antimicrobial properties, not directly on chills. Consequently, its use for chills is primarily justified by traditional knowledge rather than scientific validation, and the evidence supporting this use is weak.

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