Evidence supporting the use of: Red root (unspecified)
For the health condition: Colds (with fever)

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Synopsis

Source of validity: Traditional
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Red root (commonly referring to Ceanothus americanus, though the exact species is unspecified here) has a long history of use in traditional herbal medicine among Native American tribes and early American herbalists. It has been employed for a variety of ailments, including as a remedy for colds accompanied by fever. The root was typically prepared as a tea or decoction. The rationale for its use in colds was based on its perceived properties as an astringent and lymphatic tonic, thought to help clear congestion and support the immune system. However, there is little to no scientific evidence supporting these uses. Modern clinical trials or pharmacological studies specifically addressing red root's effects on colds or fever are lacking. Most references to its use for colds and fever are found in ethnobotanical records or historical herbal texts, rather than peer-reviewed scientific literature. Therefore, while there is traditional justification for using red root in this context, the evidence is weak, and no scientific validation exists at this time.

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