Synopsis

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

Aerva lanata, commonly known as Mountain Knotgrass, has been traditionally used in various systems of medicine, especially in Ayurveda and folk medicine, for the management of fever. Ethnobotanical surveys from India and parts of Africa document its use as a febrifuge (an agent that reduces fever). Preparations of the whole plant or specific parts are administered as decoctions or infusions to relieve fever, often in combination with other herbs.

However, scientific evidence supporting this traditional use is limited. A few preclinical studies suggest that extracts of Aerva lanata may possess anti-inflammatory and antioxidant effects, which could theoretically contribute to fever reduction, but direct studies evaluating its antipyretic (fever-reducing) action in animal models or humans are scarce. Most available literature highlights its traditional application rather than validated clinical efficacy. Therefore, its use for fever is justified primarily by tradition, with only low-level supporting evidence from laboratory research.

In summary, Aerva lanata's use for treating fever is rooted in traditional medicine, but there is a lack of robust scientific validation. Further research, especially clinical trials, would be necessary to substantiate its efficacy and safety for this indication.

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