Evidence supporting the use of: Dioscorea oppositifolia
For the health condition: Chills

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Synopsis

Source of validity: Traditional
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Dioscorea oppositifolia, commonly known as Chinese yam or nagaimo, has a long history of use in traditional Chinese medicine (TCM). In TCM, this herb is considered to nourish the spleen and stomach, tonify the kidneys, and is sometimes used in formulas intended to address symptoms like fatigue, weakness, and certain types of “coldness” or “chills” associated with deficiency syndromes. However, the reference to "chills" in the TCM context does not always correspond directly to the Western medical symptom of chills (such as those accompanying fever or infection), but rather a broader sense of cold sensations or yang deficiency.

There is no robust scientific literature or clinical trials specifically supporting the use of Dioscorea oppositifolia for the treatment of chills as defined in Western medicine. Most of the available evidence is anecdotal or based on traditional usage patterns. The herb is more commonly recognized for its use in digestive health and for supporting energy levels in TCM.

In summary, the use of Dioscorea oppositifolia for chills is primarily justified by tradition, with very limited scientific evidence to support its efficacy for this specific symptom.

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