Evidence supporting the use of: Essential oil blend
For the health condition: Chills
Synopsis
Source of validity: Traditional
Rating (out of 5): 1
Essential oil blends have been used traditionally to support symptoms associated with chills, often as part of folk remedies or complementary therapies. Commonly used essential oils in such blends include eucalyptus, peppermint, ginger, and rosemary, which are believed to have warming properties or to promote circulation. The rationale behind their use typically involves topical application (such as massage) or inhalation, aiming to provide a sensation of warmth or comfort to the body. However, the evidence for their effectiveness is largely anecdotal and based on historical uses rather than robust scientific validation.
There is a lack of clinical studies specifically investigating the efficacy of essential oil blends for treating or relieving chills. While some individual components of essential oils may have mild vasodilatory or warming effects when applied to the skin, there is insufficient data to support their use for chills that result from underlying medical conditions (such as infection or fever). Most recommendations for their use are found in traditional medicine texts or holistic health practices, often emphasizing their role in enhancing comfort rather than directly treating the underlying cause of chills. Therefore, while essential oil blends are rooted in tradition for this purpose, scientific support remains minimal.
Other ingredients used for Chills
AconiteAllspice
alpinia galangal
anamu
Angelica
Arani
Ardisia
Arisaema
ash
Asteraceae
atractylodes
atractylone
avens
balsam
Baphicacanthus cusia
Bassia scoparia
bermuda grass
betel
bishop\'s weed
bitter grass
black galingale
black nightshade
blackboard tree
blackthorn
Bombax
Borassus aethiopum
borneol
Broussonetia
bupleurum falcatum
bur-reed
Butea monosperma
bасора
Caesalpinia crista
cajuput
capillary artemisia
Chinese raisintree
Chinese silkvine
chirata
chrysanthemum
Cinchona
clove
cowherb
elderberry
essential oil blend
Eupolyphaga sinensis
European five-finger grass
fang-feng
flat-stem milk-vetch
forsythia
garlic bulb
ginger
Glechoma hederacea
Gnaphalium
Greek mountain tea
green chiretta
heal-all
Hedyotis
Helicteres isora
Herb Robert
herbal blend (proprietary)
Horsemint
Huang hua
hyacinth bean
Indian kinotree
indigo leaves
inula racemosa
Isatis
Laggera pterodonta
Lebbek
lemongrass
lodhtree
long pepper
Melia
Mugwort
Mustard
mustard seed
Neem tree
nut grass
Osha
Osmanthus
Oxystelma
pear
peony
Petiveria
Polygonatum
polymorpha
prepared aconite tuber
Pyrrosia
rhizome
schizonepeta
Servicetree
Sesbania
Sete sangrias
Sichuan Lovage
Sickle-leaf hare's ear
Sicklepod
siler root
Smartweed
Southern Tsangshu
squawvine
Sword Bean
Szechuan lovage
Tagetes
Thaumatococcus daniellii
thyme
Viola
Wax Gourd
Wulinshen
xanthium (cockleburs)
zanthoxylum
Zedoary
Other health conditions supported by essential oil blend
Abdominal PainAcne
Addictions (general remedies for)
Allergies (respiratory)
Anxiety
Anxiety Disorders
Arthritis
Asthma
Athlete's Foot
Backache
Bites and Stings
Bladder Infection
Bleeding (external)
Boils
Bronchitis
Bruises (healing)
Burns and Scalds
Cancer Treatment (reducing side effects)
Canker Sores
Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
Chest Pain
Chicken Pox
Chills
Circulation (poor)
Cold Sores
Colds (antiviral)
Colds (decongestant)
Colds (general)
Colds (prevention)
Congestion
Congestion (bronchial)
Congestion (lungs)
