Evidence supporting the use of: Siler root
For the health condition: Chills

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

Siler root (known as Fang Feng in traditional Chinese medicine, or the dried root of Saposhnikovia divaricata) is primarily used on the basis of traditional evidence to treat chills, often associated with the early stages of external wind-cold syndromes. In Chinese herbal practice, siler root is commonly included in formulas such as Jing Fang Bai Du San and Yu Ping Feng San, which are prescribed to "expel wind," "dispel dampness," and alleviate symptoms such as chills, fever, and body aches. Classical texts such as the Shennong Bencao Jing and Compendium of Materia Medica reference its use for these symptoms, and it has a long history in East Asian traditional medicine for treating conditions attributed to external pathogens, including those that manifest as chills.

Modern scientific research on siler root mainly focuses on its anti-inflammatory, analgesic, and immunomodulatory properties, with only limited investigation into its direct effects on the symptom of chills. Most studies are preclinical or animal-based; robust clinical trials validating its effectiveness specifically for chills in humans are lacking. Thus, while there is a strong tradition supporting its use for chills, scientific validation is limited, resulting in a moderate evidence rating.

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