Evidence supporting the use of: Huang hua
For the health condition: Chills
Synopsis
Source of validity: Traditional
Rating (out of 5): 2
The use of "Huang Hua" (which can refer to several yellow-flowered plants in Chinese medicine, but most commonly denotes Chrysanthemum morifolium or Hemerocallis fulva) to treat chills is primarily rooted in traditional practice rather than modern scientific validation. In Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), chills are often associated with external wind-cold invasions, and various herbs are chosen to "release the exterior" and dispel cold. Chrysanthemum (Ju Hua, which is sometimes called Huang Hua) is more widely recognized for treating symptoms like fever, headache, and eye discomfort linked to wind-heat, rather than chills caused by wind-cold. However, some regional or folk traditions may attribute warming or harmonizing effects to "Huang Hua," especially if referring to other species or preparations. There is sparse scientific literature directly supporting the use of "Huang Hua" for chills. Modern pharmacological studies on Chrysanthemum focus on its anti-inflammatory, antioxidant, and antimicrobial properties, but not specifically on its effects for treating chills or cold-induced symptoms. Overall, the rationale for using Huang Hua for chills is based on traditional herbal theory, with limited evidence from clinical trials or biomedical research.
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atractylone
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Broussonetia
bupleurum falcatum
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Butea monosperma
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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
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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
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Mustard
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Neem tree
nut grass
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Oxystelma
pear
peony
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Pyrrosia
rhizome
schizonepeta
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Sesbania
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siler root
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thyme
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xanthium (cockleburs)
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Other health conditions supported by Huang hua
Abdominal PainAbscesses
Acid Indigestion
Amenorrhea
Anal Fistula or Fissure
Anemia
Appetite (deficient)
Arthritis
Asthma
Backache
Bites and Stings
Bladder Infection
Bleeding (external)
Boils
Bronchitis
Bruises (healing)
Burns and Scalds
Cancer (natural therapy for)
Cancer (prevention)
Cancer Treatment (reducing side effects)
Canker Sores
Carbuncles
Chest Pain
Chills
Cholera
Circulation (poor)
