Synopsis

Source of validity: Traditional
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Neem (Azadirachta indica) has a long history of use in traditional medicine systems such as Ayurveda and Unani, particularly in India and surrounding regions. Traditionally, neem has been employed for its broad spectrum of medicinal properties, including as an antipyretic (fever-reducing agent). In many folk remedies, neem leaves, bark, or extracts are used to help manage fever and related symptoms such as chills, which often accompany febrile illnesses like malaria. The rationale for its use in chills is largely tied to its traditional use in treating febrile conditions rather than chills specifically.

From a scientific standpoint, neem does possess antipyretic and anti-inflammatory properties, and some laboratory studies have shown that neem extracts can influence body temperature in animal models. However, there is a lack of robust clinical trials specifically investigating neem's efficacy for treating chills in humans. The evidence supporting neem for chills is thus primarily traditional, with only indirect or limited scientific backing. Most references to neem for chills are in the context of its broader use for fevers. As such, while neem is used in traditional practices for symptoms associated with fever (including chills), there is insufficient scientific evidence to directly validate its use for this specific symptom.

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