Evidence supporting the use of: Sesbania
For the health condition: Chills
Synopsis
Source of validity: Traditional
Rating (out of 5): 1
Sesbania, a genus of flowering plants in the legume family, has been used in various traditional medicine systems, particularly in Asia and Africa. Among its reputed uses, Sesbania species (such as Sesbania grandiflora) have been employed in folk remedies to treat fevers and associated symptoms, including chills. The rationale in traditional medicine is often based on the plant’s purported antipyretic (fever-reducing) and anti-inflammatory properties. For instance, in some parts of India and Southeast Asia, decoctions made from the leaves or flowers are given to reduce fever, and by extension, may help alleviate chills which commonly accompany febrile illnesses.
However, the evidence supporting Sesbania’s efficacy for chills is primarily anecdotal and based on ethnobotanical reports. There is minimal direct scientific research validating its use specifically for chills. Some animal studies suggest mild antipyretic activity, but these findings are preliminary and do not directly address chills as a separate symptom. Thus, while traditional usage exists, robust scientific validation is lacking, and the available evidence is weak.
In summary, the use of Sesbania for chills is rooted in tradition, with a low level of supporting evidence and no substantial clinical research confirming its effectiveness for this condition.
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mustard seed
pear
rhizome
schizonepeta
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water
squawvine
xanthium (cockleburs)
atractylodes
mugwort
neem tree
nut grass
alpinia galangal
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blackboard tree
caesalpinia crista
peony
lingusticum wallichii
lemongrass
chrysanthemum
siler root
hyacinth bean
zanthoxylum
herbal blend (proprietary)
indigo leaves
Ash
Avens
Ardisia
Angelica
Anamu
Aconite
Asteracea
Arani
Arisaema
Atractylone
Bermuda Grass
Baphicacanthus cusia
Blackthorn
Broussonetia
Balsam
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Black galingale
Bitter Grass
Bur-Reed
Black Nightshade
Bombax
Borassus aethiopum
Bassia scoparia
Borneol
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Cajuput
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Cowherb
Cinchona
Chirata
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Mustard
Other health conditions supported by Sesbania
Abdominal PainAbrasions
Abscesses
Afterbirth Pain
Anemia
Antibiotics (alternatives to)
Arthritis
Asthma
Backache
Bites and Stings
Bleeding (external)
Bleeding (internal)
Boils
Bronchitis
Bruises (healing)
Burns and Scalds
Cancer (natural therapy for)
Cancer (prevention)
Canker Sores
Carbuncles
Chest Pain
Chills
Colds (general)
Colds (prevention)
Colds (with fever)
Colic (adults)
Constipation (children)
Cuts
Debility
Dermatitis
Diabetes
Diarrhea
Digestion (poor)
Edema
Emotional Sensitivity
Fever