Evidence supporting the use of: Northern Prickly Ash
For the health condition: Chills

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Synopsis

Source of validity: Traditional
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Northern Prickly Ash (Zanthoxylum americanum) has a long history of use in traditional Native American and early North American herbal medicine, including as a remedy for "chills." The bark and berries were commonly used to stimulate circulation and as a warming agent. "Chills" in historical context often referred to symptoms associated with fevers, malaria, or other infectious diseases. Traditional herbalists believed that Northern Prickly Ash could help "move the blood," promote sweating, and counteract cold sensations in the body. The Eclectic physicians of the 19th and early 20th centuries also recommended it for chills, often in the context of fevers and intermittent fevers (like those seen in malaria), due to its reputed stimulant and diaphoretic (sweat-inducing) properties.

However, there is little to no modern scientific research specifically validating the use of Northern Prickly Ash for chills. The evidence supporting its use is primarily anecdotal and based on historical texts and ethnobotanical records. While some laboratory studies have investigated the plant's general pharmacological properties (such as anti-inflammatory or analgesic effects), none directly address its efficacy for chills. Therefore, the justification for using Northern Prickly Ash for chills is rooted in tradition rather than modern science.

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