Evidence supporting the use of: American Basil
For the health condition: Chills

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Synopsis

Source of validity: Traditional
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American Basil (Ocimum americanum), also known as hoary basil or wild basil, has a history of use in traditional systems of medicine, particularly in Africa and Asia. Folk remedies often utilize basil species for their warming and stimulating properties, and preparations from the leaves or aerial parts are sometimes administered to address symptoms associated with "chills" or feeling cold, which in traditional contexts may be interpreted as an imbalance in the body's vital forces or as a symptom of infectious disease. However, the specific use of American Basil for chills is not well-documented in scientific literature or major ethnobotanical surveys; references tend to be anecdotal or included in broader discussions of basil's general medicinal uses. There is no robust clinical or experimental evidence to validate its effectiveness for this condition, nor are there studies elucidating active compounds in American Basil that might have pharmacological actions directly relevant to chills (such as antipyretic or vasodilatory effects). Thus, while its use persists in some traditional settings, the evidence base is weak and primarily historical or anecdotal rather than scientific.

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