Evidence supporting the use of: Lebbek
For the health condition: Chills
Synopsis
Source of validity: Traditional
Rating (out of 5): 1
Lebbek (Albizia lebbeck), also known as "Siris" or "East Indian Walnut," is a tree used in traditional medicine systems, particularly in Ayurveda and Unani medicine. Its bark, leaves, and seeds are cited for a variety of uses, including as an astringent, anti-inflammatory, and in the management of respiratory conditions. The use of Lebbek for "chills" appears to be rooted primarily in traditional practice, where "chills" may refer to febrile conditions or shivering associated with febrile illnesses. Texts such as the Ayurvedic Pharmacopoeia of India mention Albizia lebbeck bark and leaves for general anti-inflammatory and antimicrobial properties, but do not specifically address chills as a primary indication.
There is minimal scientific research directly linking Albizia lebbeck to the treatment or prevention of chills. While some studies have explored its antipyretic (fever-reducing) and immunomodulatory activity in animal models, these effects are not robustly validated in human clinical trials, nor are they specifically tied to the management of chills. Thus, the evidence rating is low, and its use for chills is best described as a traditional application rather than one supported by significant scientific validation.
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Asteraceae
atractylodes
atractylone
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balsam
Baphicacanthus cusia
Bassia scoparia
bermuda grass
betel
bishop\'s weed
bitter grass
black galingale
black nightshade
blackboard tree
blackthorn
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Borassus aethiopum
borneol
Broussonetia
bupleurum falcatum
bur-reed
Butea monosperma
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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
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Tagetes
Thaumatococcus daniellii
thyme
Viola
Wax Gourd
Wulinshen
xanthium (cockleburs)
zanthoxylum
Zedoary
Other health conditions supported by Lebbek
Abdominal PainAbscesses
Anal Fistula or Fissure
Appetite (deficient)
Arthritis
Asthma
Backache
Boils
Bronchitis
Bruises (healing)
Burns and Scalds
Cancer (natural therapy for)
Cancer (prevention)
Canker Sores
Carbuncles
Chest Pain
Chills
Cholera
Cholesterol (high)
Colds (general)
Colds (prevention)
Colic (children)
Cough (general)
Cuts
Depression
Diabetes
Diarrhea
Digestion (poor)
Dizziness
Dyspepsia
Ear Infection or Earache
Eczema
Fever
Fibroids (uterine)
Fungal Infections
Gastritis
