Evidence supporting the use of: Finger Leaf Morning Glory
For the health condition: Chills

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Synopsis

Source of validity: Traditional
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Finger Leaf Morning Glory (Ipomoea digitata) has been used in various traditional medicine systems, particularly in Ayurveda and other South Asian folk practices. Its tuberous roots are often cited as having warming, tonic, and restorative properties. In some traditional contexts, it is included in formulations meant to address complaints described as "chills" or "coldness," which are not always clearly defined in biomedical terms but may refer to general feelings of cold, weakness, or lack of vitality. The rationale for its use is based on its classification as a "warming" herb, thought to enhance circulation and restore balance in the body according to traditional energetic concepts.

However, there is no robust scientific evidence—such as clinical trials or pharmacological studies—that specifically supports the use of Ipomoea digitata for treating chills as understood in modern medicine (i.e., shivering due to fever, hypothermia, or other causes). Most references to its use for chills come from classical texts or ethnobotanical surveys, with little in the way of controlled research. Therefore, while its use is justified by tradition, the quality and directness of evidence supporting this application are low.

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