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

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Synopsis

Source of validity: Traditional
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American Dogwood (Cornus florida) has a history of traditional use in North American herbal medicine, particularly among Native American groups and early settlers. The bark of the American Dogwood tree was used as a folk remedy for a variety of ailments, notably as a substitute for quinine in the treatment of "chills and fever" associated with malaria and other febrile illnesses. This use was especially common during times or in regions where quinine was scarce. The rationale was based on the observed effects of dogwood bark in reducing the symptoms of intermittent fevers, which were characterized by cycles of chills and fever.

However, scientific evidence supporting the efficacy of American Dogwood for treating chills is very limited. Modern pharmacological studies on Cornus florida bark are scarce, and there is a lack of clinical trials or robust experimental data validating its effectiveness against chills or fevers. The traditional use appears to have been based on empirical observations and the plant's availability rather than demonstrated pharmacological action.

In summary, the use of American Dogwood for chills is justified primarily by tradition, with minimal scientific validation. Its historical role as a quinine substitute is well-documented, but contemporary evidence to support this use is lacking.

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