Evidence supporting the use of: Long pepper
For the health condition: Chills

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Synopsis

Source of validity: Traditional
Rating (out of 5): 2

Indian Long Pepper (Piper longum) has a long history of use in traditional Ayurvedic and Unani medicine, where it is commonly included in formulations intended to treat conditions such as chills, fevers, and cold-related symptoms. In these systems, Indian Long Pepper is believed to enhance the "digestive fire" (Agni), promote warmth in the body, and dispel coldness, which is conceptually linked to conditions involving chills. The warming properties are attributed to its pungent compounds, particularly piperine, which is thought to stimulate circulation and metabolism according to traditional beliefs.

From a scientific standpoint, there is limited direct evidence specifically supporting the use of Indian Long Pepper for chills. Some studies have investigated its general pharmacological activities, such as its potential to enhance thermogenesis and improve circulation, but these are not directly linked to the clinical symptom of chills in controlled trials. Thus, while its use for chills is well documented in traditional texts and ethnobotanical reports, robust clinical or preclinical studies validating this indication are lacking. The evidence for its use in chills is therefore rated as "2", reflecting strong traditional backing but minimal modern scientific validation.

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