Evidence supporting the use of: Pansit-pansitan
For the health condition: Colds (with fever)
Synopsis
Source of validity: Traditional
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Pansit-pansitan (Peperomia pellucida) is a medicinal plant widely used in Philippine folk medicine. Traditionally, it has been employed for various ailments, including as a remedy for colds with fever. Folk healers often prepare it as an infusion or decoction, sometimes in combination with other herbs, and administer it to reduce fever and alleviate symptoms associated with colds. This usage is largely based on anecdotal evidence and customary practice passed down through generations rather than on formal clinical studies.
From a scientific perspective, there is limited evidence supporting the efficacy of pansit-pansitan specifically for treating colds with fever. Most of the available research focuses on its anti-inflammatory, analgesic, and uric acid-lowering properties, with some studies highlighting antimicrobial activity. However, these studies do not directly address its effectiveness against viral infections like the common cold or its ability to reduce fever in that context. Therefore, while there is a well-documented traditional use of pansit-pansitan for colds with fever, scientific validation for this particular application remains minimal.
In summary, the use of pansit-pansitan for colds with fever is primarily rooted in traditional practice, with little to no direct scientific evidence currently available to substantiate its effectiveness for this indication.
Other ingredients used for Colds (with fever)
aloe veragreen chiretta
anthocyanins
basil
bilberry
black cumin
black currant
blueberry
capsaicinoids
chamomile
citrus oil
clove
coconut milk
cowage seed
turmeric
elderberry
forsythia
garlic bulb
ginger
grape
green tea
lemon
licorice root
pear
plantain
pomegranate
quercetin
rhizome
rosemary
sage
sphaeranthus indicus
thyme
vitamin C
vitamin D
zinc
xanthium (cockleburs)
mugwort
nut grass
alpinia galangal
pistacia integerrima gall
blackboard tree
boxthorne
buckthorn
yerba santa
sweet flag
hyacinth bean
trichosanthes
aster root
indigo leaves
Avens
Agastache
Ardisia
acacia
Amomum
Asarum heterotropoides
Aconite
Ajuga
Andrographolide
Aerva lanata
Asam gelugor
Andrographis
Asteracea
Amor seco
Arani
Atractylone
Bermuda Grass
Baikal Skullcap
Baphicacanthus cusia
Bishop's Weed
Bayleaf
Black galingale
Bitter Grass
Bael
Baccharoides anthelmintica
Bur-Reed
Bee products
Black Nightshade
Bassia scoparia
Capillary Artemisia
Chinese Raisintree
Cowherb
Cistus
Common madia
Cinnamaldehyde
Celosia
Chrysophanics
Dragonhead
Eclipta
Fruit
Flavoglycosides
Gnaphalium
gamma-terpinene
Glechoma hederacea
Little ironweed
Mallow
Vervain
Other health conditions supported by Pansit-pansitan
Abdominal PainAcne
Arthritis
Backache
Bladder Infection
Boils
Bruises (healing)
Cancer (natural therapy for)
Cancer (prevention)
Canker Sores
Cholesterol (high)
Colds (with fever)
Dermatitis
Diabetes
Edema