Evidence supporting the use of: Shiny-Leaf Prickly Ash
For the health condition: Chills

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Synopsis

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

Shiny-Leaf Prickly Ash (Zanthoxylum nitidum) has been used traditionally in Chinese and other Asian systems of medicine. In Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), various species of prickly ash, including Zanthoxylum nitidum, are used to "dispel wind and cold," warm the meridians, and alleviate pain. The concept of "chills" in TCM often overlaps with conditions thought to be caused by invasion of "wind-cold," manifesting as sensations of coldness, shivering, or chills, sometimes associated with the early stages of common colds or influenza. Prickly ash is sometimes included in herbal formulas intended to treat such symptoms, based on its warming and stimulating properties. However, there is little to no direct scientific research specifically validating the efficacy of Shiny-Leaf Prickly Ash for the treatment of chills as understood in Western medicine. Most available research focuses on its anti-inflammatory, analgesic, and antimicrobial properties. Evidence for its use in chills comes almost entirely from its historical and ethnomedical applications rather than controlled clinical studies. Thus, while the use of Shiny-Leaf Prickly Ash for chills is rooted in tradition and has a long-standing historical precedent, scientific validation is lacking, and evidence quality is low.

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