Evidence supporting the use of: Sete sangrias
For the health condition: Chills
Synopsis
Source of validity: Traditional
Rating (out of 5): 1
Sete sangrias (Cuphea spp.), a plant commonly used in Brazilian and Portuguese folk medicine, is traditionally employed for a variety of conditions, including as a remedy for fevers and chills. The rationale for its use in treating chills is primarily rooted in tradition and ethnobotanical practices. In folk medicine, sete sangrias is often prepared as a tea or infusion, and is believed to have febrifuge (fever-reducing) and diaphoretic (sweat-inducing) properties, which may indirectly address chills by promoting sweating and lowering body temperature. However, there is a lack of robust scientific studies specifically validating its efficacy for treating chills. Most available research on Cuphea species focuses on other pharmacological activities, such as antihypertensive or antioxidant effects, rather than its use for chills or fever. Published ethnobotanical surveys (such as those from Brazil) acknowledge its common use for symptoms associated with colds and flu, which often include chills, but do not provide clinical evidence. Therefore, its application for chills remains a traditional practice with minimal scientific validation, reflected in the low evidence rating.
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betel
bupleurum falcatum
bасора
clove
elderberry
forsythia
garlic bulb
ginger
greek mountain tea
mustard seed
pear
rhizome
schizonepeta
thyme
water
squawvine
xanthium (cockleburs)
atractylodes
mugwort
neem tree
nut grass
alpinia galangal
inula racemosa
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
Bishop's Weed
Butea monosperma
Black galingale
Bitter Grass
Bur-Reed
Black Nightshade
Bombax
Borassus aethiopum
Bassia scoparia
Borneol
Chinese Silkvine
Capillary Artemisia
Cajuput
Chinese Raisintree
Cowherb
Cinchona
Chirata
Eupolyphaga sinensis
Essential Oil Blend
European-Five Finger Grass
Fang-Feng
Flat-stem milk-vetch
Mustard
Other health conditions supported by Sete sangrias
Abdominal PainAcid Indigestion
Addictions (general remedies for)
Alcoholism
Anxiety
Appetite (deficient)
Arthritis
Asthma
Backache
Belching
Bronchitis
Bruises (healing)
Burns and Scalds
Cancer (natural therapy for)
Cancer (prevention)
Cancer Treatment (reducing side effects)
Cardiovascular Disease
Chest Pain
Chills
Cholesterol (high)
Circulation (poor)
Cold Sores
Colds (general)
Colds (prevention)
Constipation (adults)
Constipation (children)
Cough (dry)
Cough (general)
Cough (spastic)
Cuts
Depression
Diarrhea
Digestion (poor)
Dizziness
Edema
Emotional Sensitivity
Fatigue
Fever
Gall Bladder (sluggish or removed)
Gas and Bloating
Gastritis
Gout
Hangover