Evidence supporting the use of: Glechoma hederacea
For the health condition: Chills

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Synopsis

Source of validity: Traditional
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Glechoma hederacea (commonly known as ground ivy) has a history of use in traditional European herbal medicine for a variety of ailments, including respiratory complaints and general malaise. References to its use for "chills" are found in some older herbal texts and folk medicine accounts, where it was sometimes included in infusions or teas for colds, fevers, and associated symptoms such as chills. However, the evidence for its use specifically for chills is limited to traditional practices and anecdotal reports, rather than controlled studies.

There is no robust scientific evidence supporting its effectiveness for treating or alleviating chills, and the available research on Glechoma hederacea focuses largely on its anti-inflammatory, antimicrobial, and antioxidant properties in vitro and in animal studies. No clinical trials have directly assessed its impact on chills, fevers, or related symptoms in humans. Thus, while its use for chills is justified by tradition, the evidence base is weak, amounting to historical usage rather than substantiated clinical benefit.

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