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Source of validity: Traditional
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Broussonetia, particularly Broussonetia papyrifera (paper mulberry), is used in traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) and other East Asian herbal systems. In TCM, the root bark of Broussonetia papyrifera, known as "Chu Pi," has been included in formulations meant to "dispel wind and cold," which are concepts associated with conditions like chills, fever, and common colds. The use is generally based on the plant’s properties to support the body in expelling external pathogenic factors, which traditionally are said to manifest as chills and related symptoms.

However, there is little to no modern scientific evidence to support the efficacy of Broussonetia species for treating chills specifically. While some studies have examined the plant’s possible anti-inflammatory, antioxidant, and antimicrobial effects, these investigations do not directly address its use for chills or fever. Additionally, no clinical trials have established its effectiveness for this indication. The evidence for its use is thus primarily historical and rooted in traditional usage rather than validated by contemporary biomedical research.

In conclusion, the use of Broussonetia for chills is justified by traditional practice, but scientific validation is lacking, and the evidence supporting its efficacy for this purpose is weak.

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