Evidence supporting the use of: Polymorpha (unspecified)
For the health condition: Chills
Synopsis
Source of validity: Traditional
Rating (out of 5): 1
The use of "Polymorpha" (unspecified) for treating chills is primarily justified by traditional practices rather than scientific validation. "Polymorpha" could refer to various species, but most commonly it is associated with Polymorpha senega (Senega snakeroot) or Marchantia polymorpha (a liverwort). In historical herbal medicine, certain species with the name "polymorpha" have been used in folk remedies, sometimes as part of treatments for fevers or chills, particularly in the context of supporting respiratory health or addressing symptoms of colds. However, these uses are largely anecdotal and based on traditional knowledge passed down through generations rather than on controlled scientific studies.
There is minimal scientific literature directly examining any "Polymorpha" species for the treatment of chills specifically. Most available evidence is either indirect (such as studies on immune modulation or anti-inflammatory properties in vitro) or anecdotal. No well-designed clinical trials or robust pharmacological studies have substantiated the efficacy or safety of "Polymorpha" for chills. Therefore, the evidence supporting its use for this condition is weak (rated 1), and its application is rooted in tradition rather than science.
Other ingredients used for Chills
allspicegreen chiretta
betel
bupleurum falcatum
bасора
clove
elderberry
forsythia
garlic bulb
ginger
greek mountain tea
mustard seed
pear
rhizome
schizonepeta
thyme
water
squawvine
xanthium (cockleburs)
atractylodes
mugwort
neem tree
nut grass
alpinia galangal
inula racemosa
blackboard tree
caesalpinia crista
peony
lingusticum wallichii
lemongrass
chrysanthemum
siler root
hyacinth bean
zanthoxylum
herbal blend (proprietary)
indigo leaves
Ash
Avens
Ardisia
Angelica
Anamu
Aconite
Asteracea
Arani
Arisaema
Atractylone
Bermuda Grass
Baphicacanthus cusia
Blackthorn
Broussonetia
Balsam
Bishop's Weed
Butea monosperma
Black galingale
Bitter Grass
Bur-Reed
Black Nightshade
Bombax
Borassus aethiopum
Bassia scoparia
Borneol
Chinese Silkvine
Capillary Artemisia
Cajuput
Chinese Raisintree
Cowherb
Cinchona
Chirata
Essential Oil Blend
Mustard
Other health conditions supported by Polymorpha (unspecified)
Abdominal PainAppetite (deficient)
Asthma
Bleeding (external)
Boils
Chills
Cough (dry)
Cough (general)
Gastritis