Evidence supporting the use of: Artemisia (unspecified)
For the health condition: Colds (with fever)

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Synopsis

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

Artemisia species, such as Artemisia annua (sweet wormwood) and Artemisia vulgaris (mugwort), have a long history of traditional use in various cultures to treat symptoms of colds and fevers. In Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), Artemisia annua has been used for centuries to "clear heat" and "reduce fever," often as part of multi-herb formulations for colds that present with fever. The use of Artemisia in this context is primarily based on historical and ethnobotanical records rather than modern biomedical evidence. Some Artemisia species contain compounds (e.g., artemisinin in A. annua) that have antipyretic and anti-inflammatory properties, but robust clinical trials specifically evaluating their efficacy in treating viral upper respiratory infections (like the common cold) are lacking. Most scientific research on Artemisia has focused on its anti-malarial and anti-parasitic properties, not on colds. Thus, while its use for colds with fever is well-documented in traditional medicine, there is limited scientific validation for this indication, and the quality of evidence is low. Safety profiles may vary depending on the Artemisia species and preparation used.

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