Evidence supporting the use of: Peony (unspecified)
For the health condition: Chills

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Synopsis

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

Peony (Paeonia spp.) has a long history of use in traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) and other herbal systems, where it is often included in formulas aimed at treating conditions associated with "chills", "cold syndromes", or febrile illnesses. In TCM, Peony root—most commonly Paeonia lactiflora (Bai Shao) and Paeonia suffruticosa (Mu Dan Pi)—is considered to have properties that "nourish the blood," "regulate menstruation," and "dispel wind and cold." In classic TCM formulas, Peony is sometimes combined with other herbs to treat symptoms like chills, fever, and pain associated with external pathogens or "wind-cold" invasion. However, these uses are based on traditional diagnostic frameworks and do not directly equate to the biomedical concept of chills due to infection or other etiologies.

Scientific studies on Peony have largely focused on its anti-inflammatory, immunomodulatory, and analgesic properties. While some components (e.g., paeoniflorin) may theoretically help alleviate discomfort during infections, there is no robust clinical evidence specifically supporting the use of Peony for chills as defined in modern medicine. Therefore, while its use for chills has a basis in tradition, scientific validation for this particular indication is limited.

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