Evidence supporting the use of: Chinese Goldthread
For the health condition: Chills

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Synopsis

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

Chinese Goldthread (Coptis chinensis) has been used in traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) for centuries, primarily for its purported "heat-clearing" and detoxifying properties, mainly attributed to its active alkaloid, berberine. In TCM, chills are often seen as a symptom of "external wind-cold" or an imbalance of internal heat and cold. Chinese Goldthread is classically employed to clear "heat" and dry "dampness" but is not a primary herb for treating chills specifically. However, in some compound formulas, it may be included for its broad action against infectious or inflammatory conditions that can sometimes present with chills and fever. There is sparse historical documentation specifically connecting Chinese Goldthread to the treatment of chills in isolation; rather, its use is generally in the context of infectious diseases where chills may be one among several symptoms.

From a scientific standpoint, there is currently no robust clinical evidence supporting the use of Chinese Goldthread or berberine specifically for the treatment or mitigation of chills. Most modern research on Coptis chinensis focuses on its antimicrobial, anti-inflammatory, and metabolic effects. Thus, its use for chills is justified primarily by traditional concepts rather than by targeted clinical studies or pharmacological validation.

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