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

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Synopsis

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

Petiveria alliacea (commonly known as anamu or guinea hen weed) has a long history of traditional use in folk medicine across the Caribbean, Central, and South America. In these regions, Petiveria has been employed to manage a variety of ailments, including fever and chills, often as part of herbal teas or decoctions. Ethnobotanical surveys and traditional medicine texts record its use for symptoms like chills, which are commonly associated with fevers, malaria, or other infectious diseases. However, the evidence supporting this use is largely anecdotal, based on cultural practices rather than controlled clinical studies.

From a scientific perspective, Petiveria alliacea has demonstrated certain pharmacological properties in laboratory studies, including anti-inflammatory, antipyretic, and antimicrobial effects. However, there are no clinical trials or direct scientific studies specifically validating its efficacy for treating chills in humans. The use for chills appears to be rooted in traditional applications, possibly related to its antipyretic (fever-reducing) potential observed in some animal models, but these findings are not robust enough to constitute scientific validation. Therefore, its use for chills is primarily justified by traditional knowledge, with limited supporting evidence from preclinical studies.

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