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

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Synopsis

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

The Asteraceae family, also known as the daisy or sunflower family, includes a wide variety of plants such as chamomile (Matricaria chamomilla), feverfew (Tanacetum parthenium), and yarrow (Achillea millefolium). Traditionally, some members of this family have been used in herbal medicine to address symptoms like chills, especially as components of remedies for fevers and colds. For example, yarrow has been used in European folk medicine to "break" fevers and induce sweating, which was believed to help with chills. Chamomile has also been used in teas to comfort those experiencing chills or fevers. However, the use of "Asteraceae (unspecified)" is very broad and not all family members are associated with this use. There is limited scientific research to support the effectiveness of these plants in treating chills specifically, and most evidence is anecdotal or based on historical records rather than clinical trials. Overall, the use of Asteraceae plants for chills is rooted in traditional practices rather than robust scientific validation, and the quality of evidence supporting their efficacy is low.

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