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

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Source of validity: Traditional
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Chinese mugwort (Artemisia argyi, also known as "Ai Ye") has a long history of use in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), particularly for conditions associated with "cold" or "deficiency cold" syndromes, which can include chills. In TCM, mugwort is believed to have warming properties and is commonly used in moxibustion—a therapy in which dried mugwort is burned near the skin at specific acupuncture points to "dispel cold" and "warm the meridians." This practice is traditionally indicated for symptoms such as chills, abdominal pain due to cold, and menstrual disorders linked to cold in the uterus. Historical texts such as the "Shennong Bencao Jing" and later materia medica document the use of mugwort in this manner.

However, scientific evidence supporting the use of Chinese mugwort specifically for chills is limited. While some modern studies have investigated the anti-inflammatory, antimicrobial, and circulatory effects of Artemisia argyi, there is a lack of robust clinical trials directly addressing its efficacy for chills or cold-induced conditions. Thus, the justification for its use in treating chills is primarily traditional, with some preliminary scientific data supporting its general physiological effects, but not specifically its ability to relieve chills.

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