Synopsis

Source of validity: Traditional
Rating (out of 5): 1

Morinda, often referring to Morinda citrifolia (commonly known as noni), has a history of use in traditional medicine systems, particularly in Polynesian, Southeast Asian, and Chinese herbal practices. In Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), Morinda (known as Ba Ji Tian) is used to "tonify the kidney yang," which is believed to help with symptoms such as chills, cold limbs, and general weakness. The rationale is grounded in the TCM theory that kidney yang deficiency can manifest as coldness or chills in the body.

However, there is very limited scientific evidence directly supporting Morinda’s efficacy for treating chills specifically. Most modern research on Morinda citrifolia focuses on its antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, and immunomodulatory properties, but not on its effects for chills or temperature regulation. The traditional use for chills is based on centuries-old practices rather than clinical trials or laboratory studies. As such, while Morinda is indeed used for chills in some herbal traditions, this use is not well-supported by robust scientific data.

In summary, the use of Morinda for chills is primarily justified by traditional medical systems, and not by contemporary scientific validation. The overall strength of evidence remains low and is largely anecdotal or theoretical within the framework of traditional medicine.

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