Evidence supporting the use of: Angelica
For the health condition: Chills
Synopsis
Source of validity: Traditional
Rating (out of 5): 2
Angelica (Angelica archangelica) has a long history of use in traditional medicine, particularly in Europe and Asia, for a variety of ailments, including chills. In historical herbal texts, Angelica was often recommended as a warming herb thought to stimulate circulation and dispel coldness from the body. Traditional European herbalists believed that chills were caused by an imbalance of bodily humors or exposure to cold, and Angelica, with its aromatic and warming properties, was used in teas, tinctures, and infusions to "warm the blood" and counteract the sensation of coldness or chills.
Despite this traditional use, there is little to no modern scientific evidence specifically supporting Angelica’s efficacy for treating chills as a symptom. Most research on Angelica focuses on its potential antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, and digestive benefits rather than thermogenic or warming effects. Thus, its use for chills remains rooted in historical and folkloric practices rather than in validated clinical research. The evidence rating of 2 reflects the existence of a strong traditional precedent, but a lack of robust scientific validation for this specific indication.
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Angelica
Arani
Ardisia
Arisaema
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Asteraceae
atractylodes
atractylone
avens
balsam
Baphicacanthus cusia
Bassia scoparia
bermuda grass
betel
bishop\'s weed
bitter grass
black galingale
black nightshade
blackboard tree
blackthorn
Bombax
Borassus aethiopum
borneol
Broussonetia
bupleurum falcatum
bur-reed
Butea monosperma
bасора
Caesalpinia crista
cajuput
capillary artemisia
Chinese raisintree
Chinese silkvine
chirata
chrysanthemum
Cinchona
clove
cowherb
elderberry
essential oil blend
Eupolyphaga sinensis
European five-finger grass
fang-feng
flat-stem milk-vetch
forsythia
garlic bulb
ginger
Glechoma hederacea
Gnaphalium
Greek mountain tea
green chiretta
heal-all
Hedyotis
Helicteres isora
Herb Robert
herbal blend (proprietary)
Horsemint
Huang hua
hyacinth bean
Indian kinotree
indigo leaves
inula racemosa
Isatis
Laggera pterodonta
Lebbek
lemongrass
lodhtree
long pepper
Melia
Mugwort
Mustard
mustard seed
Neem tree
nut grass
Osha
Osmanthus
Oxystelma
pear
peony
Petiveria
Polygonatum
polymorpha
prepared aconite tuber
Pyrrosia
rhizome
schizonepeta
Servicetree
Sesbania
Sete sangrias
Sichuan Lovage
Sickle-leaf hare's ear
Sicklepod
siler root
Smartweed
Southern Tsangshu
squawvine
Sword Bean
Szechuan lovage
Tagetes
Thaumatococcus daniellii
thyme
Viola
Wax Gourd
Wulinshen
xanthium (cockleburs)
zanthoxylum
Zedoary
Other health conditions supported by Angelica
Abdominal PainAcid Indigestion
Amenorrhea
Anemia
Appetite (deficient)
Arthritis
Asthma
Bedwetting
Belching
Bites and Stings
Bleeding (external)
Blood Clots (prevention of)
Bronchitis
Bruises (healing)
Cancer (natural therapy for)
Cancer Treatment (reducing side effects)
Chills
Cholesterol (high)
Circulation (poor)
Colds (general)
Colic (adults)
Colic (children)
Congestion (bronchial)
Congestion (lungs)
Constipation (adults)
Cough (general)
Cramps (menstrual)
Cramps and Spasms
Debility
Depression
Diabetes
Diarrhea
Digestion (poor)
Dysmenorrhea
Dyspepsia
Edema
Emotional Sensitivity
Fatigue
Fever
Fibroids (uterine)
Gall Bladder (sluggish or removed)
Gas and Bloating
Gastritis
Glands (swollen lymph)
Headache (general)
Headache (tension)
Heart (weakness)
Hemorrhoids
Hepatitis
Indigestion
Infection
Inflammation
Insomnia
Kidney Infection
Menstrual Irregularity
Nervousness
Urinary Tract Infections
Wounds and Sores
