Evidence supporting the use of: Squawvine
For the health condition: Chills

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Synopsis

Source of validity: Traditional
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Squawvine (Mitchella repens) has a long history of use in traditional herbal medicine, particularly among Native American and early Euro-American herbalists. It is most commonly known for its use in supporting women’s reproductive health, especially as a partus preparator (to prepare for childbirth). However, there is some traditional mention of using squawvine for ailments associated with “chills,” often in the context of fevers, colds, or general malaise. Early herbal texts, such as those by Ellingwood and King’s American Dispensatory, occasionally reference its use for soothing “nervousness” and “chills” as part of a broader tonifying or calming effect on the body. Despite these mentions, there is no substantial body of clinical evidence or modern scientific studies supporting squawvine’s efficacy specifically for chills. The traditional basis for its use may stem from its general calming and mildly astringent properties, which herbal practitioners may have believed could help with the shivering or discomfort associated with chills. In summary, while squawvine has some historical mentions for chills, this use is not well documented or emphasized in comparison to its other traditional applications, and it lacks scientific validation.

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