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

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Synopsis

Source of validity: Traditional
Rating (out of 5): 1

Avens (Geum urbanum) has a long history of use in traditional herbal medicine, particularly in Europe. Historically, it was employed for a variety of ailments, including digestive complaints, fevers, and as a general tonic. The use of Avens to support or treat chills is primarily rooted in traditional practice rather than scientific validation. In folk medicine, chills were often seen as a symptom of underlying fevers, infections, or general malaise, and warming, astringent herbs like Avens were sometimes used to “strengthen” the patient and promote recovery. However, the specific evidence linking Avens directly to the treatment or alleviation of chills is sparse and largely anecdotal. There are no well-documented clinical trials or pharmacological studies validating its efficacy for chills specifically. Instead, most references are found in old herbal texts and ethnobotanical records, where Avens may be included in remedies for fevers and intermittent chills as part of compound formulations. Modern herbal literature does not generally emphasize Avens for this purpose, and its reputation for this use has diminished in contemporary practice. Therefore, its use for chills is supported by tradition, but the quality and specificity of evidence are low.

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