Evidence supporting the use of: Artemisia
For the health condition: Chills

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Synopsis

Source of validity: Traditional
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Artemisia, particularly Artemisia annua (sweet wormwood), has a long history of traditional use in Chinese medicine for alleviating fever and chills, symptoms commonly associated with malaria. The earliest documented use dates back to the 4th century in "The Handbook of Prescriptions for Emergencies" by Ge Hong, where the herb was used to treat intermittent fevers and chills. In Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), these symptoms are often associated with imbalances that Artemisia is believed to help correct, and preparations of the plant were commonly administered as infusions or decoctions.

Scientifically, Artemisia annua is the source of artemisinin, a potent antimalarial compound. While artemisinin and its derivatives are now frontline treatments for malaria, it is important to note that the specific traditional use of Artemisia for "chills" (outside the context of malaria or similar febrile illnesses) is not well-studied in modern clinical trials. The evidence supporting its use for chills, per se, is thus largely historical and rooted in ethnobotanical practices rather than rigorous scientific validation for that symptom alone.

In summary, Artemisia's use for chills is primarily justified by tradition, especially within the context of malarial symptoms, but contemporary scientific evidence for its efficacy specifically in treating chills (apart from malaria) remains limited.

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