Evidence supporting the use of: Rhemannia
For the health condition: Chills
Synopsis
Source of validity: Traditional
Rating (out of 5): 1
Rhemannia, particularly Rehmannia glutinosa, is a traditional Chinese medicinal herb commonly used in various herbal formulas. Its use to support or treat "chills" is primarily rooted in traditional medicine, especially within the context of Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM). In TCM, chills can be associated with "cold" syndromes, including patterns of deficiency or imbalance in the body's yin and yang. Rehmannia is often included in formulas aimed at nourishing yin or replenishing blood, which are believed to help address sensations of coldness or chills, particularly in chronic conditions or recovery from illness. However, there is limited direct scientific research specifically examining Rehmannia's effects on chills as understood in Western medicine (e.g., shivering due to infection or temperature). Most available scientific studies on Rehmannia focus on its broader effects, such as anti-inflammatory, neuroprotective, or blood sugar-regulating properties, not on thermoregulation or chills. Therefore, while its use for chills is well-established within traditional systems, there is little to no scientific validation for this specific application.
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garlic bulb
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mustard seed
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rhizome
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water
squawvine
xanthium (cockleburs)
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neem tree
nut grass
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blackboard tree
caesalpinia crista
peony
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lemongrass
chrysanthemum
siler root
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zanthoxylum
herbal blend (proprietary)
indigo leaves
Ash
Avens
Ardisia
Angelica
Anamu
Aconite
Asteracea
Arani
Arisaema
Atractylone
Bermuda Grass
Baphicacanthus cusia
Blackthorn
Broussonetia
Balsam
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Butea monosperma
Black galingale
Bitter Grass
Bur-Reed
Black Nightshade
Bombax
Borassus aethiopum
Bassia scoparia
Borneol
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Cajuput
Chinese Raisintree
Cowherb
Cinchona
Chirata
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Mustard
Other health conditions supported by Rhemannia
AnemiaAnxiety
Appetite (deficient)
Arthritis
Asthma
Backache
Blood Poisoning
Cancer Treatment (reducing side effects)
Chills
Cholesterol (high)
Circulation (poor)
Cold Hands and Feet
Colds (general)
Colds (prevention)
Constipation (adults)
Debility
Depression
Diabetes
Digestion (poor)
Edema
Fatigue
Fever
Gastritis
Gout
Hair (loss or thinning)
Hangover
Headache (general)
Heart (weakness)
Hemorrhoids
Hepatitis
Hypertension
Inflammation
Jaundice (adults)
Liver Detoxification
Memory and Brain Function
Nephritis