Evidence supporting the use of: Black galingale
For the health condition: Chills

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Synopsis

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

Black galingale (Kaempferia parviflora) has a long history of use in traditional Southeast Asian and Thai medicine. One of its applications is for alleviating symptoms such as chills, which are often associated with “wind-cold” conditions in traditional healing systems. Black galingale is considered a warming herb, used to promote circulation and generate internal heat. Historical Thai pharmacopeias and ethnobotanical surveys list black galingale as a remedy for general debility, coldness of the body, and chills, sometimes as part of multi-herb formulations.

However, the scientific evidence supporting this use is limited. Modern research has focused mainly on black galingale’s potential for improving energy metabolism, circulation, and sexual function, with some laboratory studies showing vasodilatory and anti-inflammatory effects. There are no robust clinical studies directly evaluating its efficacy for treating chills specifically. Thus, while traditional justification exists and some pharmacological actions could theoretically relate to the traditional use, scientific validation is minimal for this particular indication.

In summary, black galingale’s use for chills is primarily rooted in tradition, with only indirect and limited scientific evidence suggesting possible mechanisms. It continues to be used in traditional medicine, but more research is needed to confirm its efficacy for this application.

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