Evidence supporting the use of: Chenopodium album
For the health condition: Chills
Synopsis
Source of validity: Traditional
Rating (out of 5): 1
Chenopodium album, commonly known as lamb's quarters or bathua, has a longstanding history in traditional medicine systems such as Ayurveda and folk medicine in South Asia. Traditional healers have used various parts of the plant for ailments such as digestive complaints, fever, and chills. The use of Chenopodium album specifically for chills is primarily rooted in its reputation as a general remedy for fevers and related symptoms, which often include chills. In these systems, the plant is sometimes prepared as a decoction or infusion, believed to "balance" the body's internal temperature and promote sweating, thereby alleviating chills associated with febrile illnesses.
However, there is minimal scientific research directly investigating the effects of Chenopodium album on chills. Most available studies focus on its nutritional value, antioxidant activity, and some antimicrobial properties, but do not address its efficacy for chills or fever management. Thus, while its use for chills is documented in ethnobotanical and traditional texts, there is a lack of rigorous clinical or pharmacological evidence to support this application. The evidence rating is therefore low, reflecting the predominance of tradition over scientific validation for this specific use.
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neem tree
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chrysanthemum
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zanthoxylum
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Ash
Avens
Ardisia
Angelica
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Aconite
Asteracea
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Arisaema
Atractylone
Bermuda Grass
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Blackthorn
Broussonetia
Balsam
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Bitter Grass
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Bombax
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Cinchona
Chirata
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Mustard
Other health conditions supported by Chenopodium album
Abdominal PainAnemia
Appetite (deficient)
Asthma
Backache
Bedwetting
Belching
Bleeding (external)
Boils
Bruises (healing)
Burns and Scalds
Cancer (natural therapy for)
Cancer (prevention)
Canker Sores
Carbuncles
Chills
Cholera
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disorder
Colds (general)
Colic (children)
Colitis
Constipation (adults)
Dandruff
Diarrhea
Digestion (poor)
Dysentery
Dyspepsia
Edema
Eye Infections
Fatigue
Fever
Gall Stones
Gas and Bloating
Gastritis