Evidence supporting the use of: Oxystelma
For the health condition: Chills

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Synopsis

Source of validity: Traditional
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Oxystelma, a genus in the Apocynaceae family (notably Oxystelma esculentum), is referenced in some traditional medicinal systems, particularly in parts of South Asia. In ethnobotanical literature, Oxystelma species have been used traditionally as remedies for various ailments, including fever, cough, and other respiratory complaints. Chills, as a symptom often associated with fever or underlying infections, may have been addressed indirectly through the use of Oxystelma in these traditional contexts. However, explicit documentation of Oxystelma being used specifically for the treatment or management of "chills" is limited and usually inferred from broader references to fever or febrile conditions. There is a lack of robust clinical or pharmacological studies validating Oxystelma’s efficacy for chills or related symptoms. Most available information is anecdotal or comes from ethnomedical surveys. Some phytochemical studies indicate the plant has antioxidant and antimicrobial properties, but these findings do not directly correlate with an effect on chills. As such, the justification for its use in chills is primarily traditional, with weak and indirect evidence. No modern clinical trials or systematic pharmacological investigations have been conducted to confirm its efficacy or mechanism in treating chills.

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