Synopsis

Source of validity: Traditional
Rating (out of 5): 2

Finger Leaf Morning Glory (Ipomoea digitata) has a history of use in traditional medicine systems, particularly in Ayurveda. In this context, it has been employed to manage a variety of ailments, including colds accompanied by fever. The traditional rationale for its use centers around its perceived ability to balance bodily humors, reduce inflammation, and promote general health. Some Ayurvedic texts mention the root and other parts of the plant as components in formulations intended to alleviate symptoms of upper respiratory tract infections, though it is more commonly cited for use in digestive and reproductive health.

However, scientific validation for its effectiveness against colds or fevers is extremely limited. There are only a few pharmacological studies on Ipomoea digitata, and those primarily focus on its antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, and hepatoprotective activities in vitro or in animal models. No robust clinical trials have specifically evaluated its effects on colds, viral infections, or fever reduction in humans. As such, while its use is justified by tradition, the overall evidence for its effectiveness in treating colds with fever remains weak, and its mechanism of action for this indication is not clearly described in modern scientific literature.

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