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Source of validity: Traditional
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Baphicacanthus cusia (commonly known as Qing Dai or Indigo Naturalis) has a long history of use in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM). In TCM, it is traditionally employed to "clear heat," "cool the blood," and "relieve toxicity." The concept of "chills" in TCM is often associated with external pathogenic factors such as wind-cold or wind-heat, and herbal formulas including Baphicacanthus cusia are sometimes used where chills are a symptom, particularly in early stages of febrile diseases or infectious illnesses. However, the direct use of Baphicacanthus cusia specifically for the treatment of chills, as understood in Western medicine (i.e., shivering or sensation of cold often accompanying fever or infections), is not strongly documented in TCM materia medica.

From a scientific perspective, there is limited clinical research validating its efficacy for treating chills specifically. Most modern studies on Baphicacanthus cusia focus on its anti-inflammatory, antiviral, and immunomodulatory properties, particularly in conditions such as psoriasis, viral infections, and inflammation. These studies do not directly address its impact on chills as a symptom. Therefore, while its use for "chills" is rooted in traditional practices, scientific validation for this specific indication is weak, and the evidence supporting its effectiveness for treating chills as a distinct symptom is limited.

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