Evidence supporting the use of: Butea monosperma
For the health condition: Chills

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Synopsis

Source of validity: Traditional
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Butea monosperma, commonly known as "flame of the forest," is a plant widely used in traditional Ayurvedic and folk medicine in India. Its flowers, seeds, and bark have been applied for various ailments, including fever-related symptoms. The traditional use of Butea monosperma for "chills" is indirectly documented, as it is often included in herbal preparations intended to treat fevers, which can be accompanied by chills. However, direct references to its use specifically for chills are limited in classical Ayurvedic texts and ethnobotanical reports. The rationale for its use may stem from the plant's reputed antipyretic (fever-reducing) and anti-inflammatory properties, which could theoretically alleviate chills by addressing underlying fever.

Scientific studies investigating Butea monosperma's efficacy for chills specifically are lacking. Some laboratory research supports its antipyretic and anti-inflammatory effects in animal models, which lends indirect support for its use in fever management. However, no clinical trials or pharmacological studies directly assess its impact on chills as a symptom. Thus, the evidence for its use in treating chills is based more on traditional practice and extrapolation from broader antipyretic effects rather than robust scientific validation.

In summary, the use of Butea monosperma for chills is primarily justified by traditional medicine, with weak evidence and no direct scientific validation for this specific symptom.

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