Evidence supporting the use of: Amor seco
For the health condition: Colds (with fever)
Synopsis
Source of validity: Traditional
Rating (out of 5): 2
Amor seco is a common name applied to several plants, most frequently Desmodium adscendens or Bidens pilosa, depending on the region. In traditional herbal medicine, especially in Latin America and Africa, these plants have been used to treat a variety of ailments, including colds and fevers. Traditional uses often include preparations such as teas or decoctions made from the leaves or aerial parts, intended to alleviate symptoms associated with colds, such as fever, cough, and congestion. However, the scientific evidence supporting the efficacy of Amor seco specifically for treating colds with fever is limited. Some laboratory studies have identified anti-inflammatory and immunomodulatory compounds in these plants, but clinical trials in humans are lacking. Thus, current support for its use in colds with fever is primarily rooted in ethnobotanical traditions rather than robust pharmacological validation. Its rating for evidence is moderate, reflecting widespread traditional use but scant direct scientific confirmation for this specific indication.
Other ingredients used for Colds (with fever)
AcaciaAconite
Aerva lanata
Agastache
Ajuga
Aloe vera
alpinia galangal
Amomum
Amor seco
Andrographis
andrographolide
anthocyanins
Arani
Ardisia
Asam gelugor
Asarum heterotropoides
aster root
Asteraceae
atractylone
avens
Baccharoides anthelmintica
bael
Baikal Skullcap
Baphicacanthus cusia
basil
Bassia scoparia
bayleaf
bee products
bermuda grass
bilberry
bishop\'s weed
bitter grass
black cumin
black currant
black galingale
black nightshade
blackboard tree
blueberry
boxthorne
buckthorn
bur-reed
capillary artemisia
capsaicinoids
Celosia
chamomile
Chinese raisintree
chrysophanics
cinnamaldehyde
Cistus
clove
coconut milk
common madia
cowage seed
cowherb
dragonhead
Eclipta
elderberry
flavoglycosides
forsythia
fruit
gamma-terpinene
garlic bulb
ginger
Glechoma hederacea
Gnaphalium
grape
green chiretta
green tea
hemp
honey
Horsemint
hyacinth bean
Indian fagonia
indigo leaves
Isatis
isoquinoline alkaloids
Laggera pterodonta
lemon
Lewis's monkey flower
licorice root
Ligusticum
linalool
little ironweed
lodhtree
long pepper
luffa
mallow
Melia
Monoterpenes
Mugwort
Mushroom
nut grass
Onosma bracteatum
Oroxylum indicum
Oxystelma
Pansit-pansitan
Paris polyphylla
pear
Peucedanum
Phenylpropanoids
Piper nigrum
pistacia integerrima gall
plantain
pomegranate
quercetin
rhizome
rosemary
sage
Salvia
Scabrous Gentian
Sesbania
Sesquiterpenes
Shogaol
Sickle-leaf hare's ear
Smartweed
Solanaceae
Solanum indicum
Southern Tsangshu
Sphaeranthus indicus
Sweet Annie
sweet flag
Tamaricaceae
Tayuya
Tea
thyme
Thymus
Trichosanthes
turmeric
Umckaloabo
Vervain
Viola
vitamin C
vitamin D
Water Pepper
Winter Savory
xanthium (cockleburs)
Yerba santa
Zinc
Zingerone
Zingiberene
Other health conditions supported by Amor seco
Abdominal PainAbscesses
Acid Indigestion
Afterbirth Pain
Allergies (respiratory)
Anxiety
Appetite (deficient)
Arthritis
Asthma
Backache
Bites and Stings
Bladder Infection
Bleeding (external)
Boils
Bronchitis
Bruises (healing)
Burns and Scalds
Canker Sores
Chest Pain
Colds (general)
Colds (prevention)
Colds (with fever)
Colitis
Congestion (bronchial)
Congestion (lungs)
Congestion (sinus)
Constipation (adults)
Constipation (children)
Cough (general)
Cuts
Depression
Diabetes
Diarrhea
Digestion (poor)
Dizziness
Dysentery
Ear Infection or Earache
Eczema
Edema
Emotional Sensitivity
Energy (lack of)
Fatigue
Fever
Gastritis
Gingivitis
Glands (swollen lymph)
Gonorrhea
Headache (general)
Headache (sinus)
Headache (tension)
Heart (weakness)
Hemorrhoids
Indigestion
Infection (bacterial)
Infection (viral)
Inflammation
Injuries
Itching
Jaundice (adults)
Jaundice (infants)
Kidney Infection
Laryngitis
Leucorrhea
Liver Detoxification
Nausea and Vomiting
Pain (general remedies for)
Parasites (general)
Phlebitis
Poison Ivy or Oak
Prostatitis
Rashes and Hives
Ulcers
Urinary Tract Infections
Wounds and Sores
