Evidence supporting the use of: Huang Hua (unspecified)
For the health condition: Chills
Synopsis
Source of validity: Traditional
Rating (out of 5): 2
The use of "Huang Hua" (which can refer to several yellow-flowered plants in Chinese medicine, but most commonly denotes Chrysanthemum morifolium or Hemerocallis fulva) to treat chills is primarily rooted in traditional practice rather than modern scientific validation. In Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), chills are often associated with external wind-cold invasions, and various herbs are chosen to "release the exterior" and dispel cold. Chrysanthemum (Ju Hua, which is sometimes called Huang Hua) is more widely recognized for treating symptoms like fever, headache, and eye discomfort linked to wind-heat, rather than chills caused by wind-cold. However, some regional or folk traditions may attribute warming or harmonizing effects to "Huang Hua," especially if referring to other species or preparations. There is sparse scientific literature directly supporting the use of "Huang Hua" for chills. Modern pharmacological studies on Chrysanthemum focus on its anti-inflammatory, antioxidant, and antimicrobial properties, but not specifically on its effects for treating chills or cold-induced symptoms. Overall, the rationale for using Huang Hua for chills is based on traditional herbal theory, with limited evidence from clinical trials or biomedical research.
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betel
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bасора
clove
elderberry
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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 Huang Hua (unspecified)
Abdominal PainAbscesses
Acid Indigestion
Amenorrhea
Anal Fistula or Fissure
Anemia
Appetite (deficient)
Arthritis
Asthma
Backache
Bites and Stings
Bladder Infection
Bleeding (external)
Boils
Bronchitis
Bruises (healing)
Burns and Scalds
Cancer (natural therapy for)
Cancer (prevention)
Cancer Treatment (reducing side effects)
Canker Sores
Carbuncles
Chest Pain
Chills
Cholera
Circulation (poor)