Evidence supporting the use of: Dioscorea oppositifolia
For the health condition: Chills
Synopsis
Source of validity: Traditional
Rating (out of 5): 1
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.
Other ingredients used for Chills
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betel
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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
lingusticum wallichii
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
Hedyotis
Mustard
Other health conditions supported by Dioscorea oppositifolia
AmenorrheaAppetite (deficient)
Asthma
Backache
Bronchitis
Chills
Colds (general)
Constipation (adults)
Cough (general)
Diabetes
Diarrhea
Digestion (poor)
Fatigue
Fever
Gastritis
Gout
Headache (general)
Hemorrhoids
Indigestion
Inflammation
Insomnia
Menopause
Menorrhagia
Menstrual Irregularity
Nausea and Vomiting
Nephritis
Nervousness
Pain (general remedies for)
PMS (general)
Pneumonia
Rashes and Hives
Skin Care (general)