Evidence supporting the use of: Tea (mixed)
For the health condition: Colds (with fever)
Synopsis
Source of validity: Traditional
Rating (out of 5): 2
Tea (mixed), particularly herbal teas, have been used traditionally across various cultures as a supportive remedy for colds accompanied by fever. The use of mixed teas often includes ingredients such as ginger, peppermint, chamomile, or elderflower, all of which have a long history in traditional medicine systems like Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) and various European folk remedies. These teas are believed to help soothe sore throats, provide hydration, and induce sweating, which is thought to help "break" a fever. While some individual herbs found in mixed teas have limited scientific evidence for mild symptom relief (for example, ginger or chamomile for soothing sore throats), robust clinical evidence for the efficacy of mixed teas in treating colds with fever is lacking. Most benefits are attributed to their warm, soothing nature, their ability to promote fluid intake, and placebo effects. Modern clinical guidelines typically do not recommend herbal teas as primary treatments for colds with fever, but they are considered safe as adjuncts for comfort. Overall, the support for tea (mixed) in this context is primarily traditional, with a low to moderate level of supporting evidence.
Other ingredients used for Colds (with fever)
aloe veragreen chiretta
anthocyanins
basil
bilberry
black cumin
black currant
blueberry
capsaicinoids
chamomile
citrus oil
clove
coconut milk
cowage seed
turmeric
elderberry
forsythia
garlic bulb
ginger
grape
green tea
lemon
licorice root
pear
plantain
pomegranate
quercetin
rhizome
rosemary
sage
sphaeranthus indicus
thyme
vitamin C
vitamin D
zinc
xanthium (cockleburs)
mugwort
nut grass
alpinia galangal
pistacia integerrima gall
blackboard tree
boxthorne
buckthorn
yerba santa
sweet flag
hyacinth bean
trichosanthes
aster root
indigo leaves
Avens
Agastache
Ardisia
acacia
Amomum
Asarum heterotropoides
Aconite
Ajuga
Andrographolide
Aerva lanata
Asam gelugor
Andrographis
Asteracea
Amor seco
Arani
Atractylone
Bermuda Grass
Baikal Skullcap
Baphicacanthus cusia
Bishop's Weed
Bayleaf
Black galingale
Bitter Grass
Bael
Baccharoides anthelmintica
Bur-Reed
Bee products
Black Nightshade
Bassia scoparia
Capillary Artemisia
Chinese Raisintree
Cowherb
Cistus
Common madia
Cinnamaldehyde
Celosia
Chrysophanics
Dragonhead
Eclipta
Little ironweed
Mallow
Vervain
Other health conditions supported by Tea (mixed)
Acid IndigestionAddictions (coffee, caffeine)
Addictions (general remedies for)
Anxiety
Anxiety Disorders
Appetite (deficient)
Arthritis
Asthma
Bronchitis
Bruises (healing)
Burns and Scalds
Cancer (natural therapy for)
Cancer (prevention)
Cancer Treatment (reducing side effects)
Cardiovascular Disease
Cholesterol (high)
Circulation (poor)
Colds (antiviral)
Colds (decongestant)
Colds (general)
Colds (prevention)
Colds (with fever)
Constipation (adults)
Constipation (children)
Cough (dry)
Cough (general)
Cough (spastic)
Dandruff
Depression
Diabetes
Diarrhea
Digestion (poor)
Dizziness
Edema
Energy (lack of)
Fatigue
Fever