Evidence supporting the use of: Broussonetia
For the health condition: Chills
Synopsis
Source of validity: Traditional
Rating (out of 5): 1
Broussonetia, particularly Broussonetia papyrifera (paper mulberry), is used in traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) and other East Asian herbal systems. In TCM, the root bark of Broussonetia papyrifera, known as "Chu Pi," has been included in formulations meant to "dispel wind and cold," which are concepts associated with conditions like chills, fever, and common colds. The use is generally based on the plant’s properties to support the body in expelling external pathogenic factors, which traditionally are said to manifest as chills and related symptoms.
However, there is little to no modern scientific evidence to support the efficacy of Broussonetia species for treating chills specifically. While some studies have examined the plant’s possible anti-inflammatory, antioxidant, and antimicrobial effects, these investigations do not directly address its use for chills or fever. Additionally, no clinical trials have established its effectiveness for this indication. The evidence for its use is thus primarily historical and rooted in traditional usage rather than validated by contemporary biomedical research.
In conclusion, the use of Broussonetia for chills is justified by traditional practice, but scientific validation is lacking, and the evidence supporting its efficacy for this purpose is weak.
Other ingredients used for Chills
Allspicegreen chiretta
betel
bupleurum falcatum
bасора
clove
elderberry
forsythia
garlic bulb
ginger
greek mountain tea
mustard seed
pear
rhizome
schizonepeta
thyme
water
squawvine
xanthium (cockleburs)
atractylodes
mugwort
neem tree
nut grass
alpinia galangal
inula racemosa
blackboard tree
caesalpinia crista
peony
Szechuan lovage
lemongrass
chrysanthemum
siler root
hyacinth bean
zanthoxylum
herbal blend (proprietary)
indigo leaves
Ash
Avens
Ardisia
Angelica
Anamu
Aconite
Asteracea
Arani
Arisaema
Atractylone
Bermuda Grass
Baphicacanthus cusia
Blackthorn
Broussonetia
Balsam
Bishop's Weed
Butea monosperma
Black galingale
Bitter Grass
Bur-Reed
Black Nightshade
Bombax
Borassus aethiopum
Bassia scoparia
Borneol
Chinese Silkvine
Capillary Artemisia
Cajuput
Chinese Raisintree
Cowherb
Cinchona
Chirata
Eupolyphaga sinensis
Essential Oil Blend
European-Five Finger Grass
Fang-Feng
Flat-stem milk-vetch
Gnaphalium
Glechoma hederacea
Heal-All
Hedyotis
Helicteres isora
Herb Robert
Horsemint
Huang Hua
Isatis
Long Pepper
Indian Kinotree
Lebbek
Laggera pterodonta
Lodhtree
Mustard
Melia
Osha
Osmanthus
Oxystelma
Polymorpha
Prepared Aconite Tuber
Pyrrosia
Polygonatum
Petiveria
Reed Herb
Sichuan Lovage
Sicklepod
Sesbania
Sete sangrias
Smartweed
Southern Tsangshu
Sickle-leaf hare's ear
Servicetree
Sword Bean
Thaumatococcus daniellii
Tagetes
Viola
Wax Gourd
Wulinshen
Zedoary
Other health conditions supported by Broussonetia
Abdominal PainAcid Indigestion
Arthritis
Asthma
Backache
Bronchitis
Bruises (healing)
Burns and Scalds
Cancer (natural therapy for)
Chills
Colds (antiviral)
Colds (general)
Constipation (adults)
Constipation (children)
Cuts
Depression
Diabetes
Diarrhea
Digestion (poor)
Dizziness
Eczema
Emphysema
Epilepsy
Fatigue
Fever
Gastritis
Gingivitis
Glands (swollen lymph)
Gout
Headache (general)
Headache (sinus)
Headache (tension)
Hepatitis
Hernias
Hot Flashes
Hypertension
Indigestion
Inflammation