Chills
Chills are a defense mechanism of the body used to generate heat, raise the body temperature and fight infection, or as a response to exposure to cold.
Treatment Plan for Chills
For chills as a response to infections, use antibacterial or antiviral herbs and warming immune stimulants. For exposure to cold, hot metabolic stimulants may be useful, as well as a circulatory stimulant.
Related Chills conditions
Additional Ailment
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Application
No additional ailments found.
The information given here is designed to help you make informed choices about your health. The information is drawn from numerous sources—both traditional medicine practice, from the clinical experience of many herbalists currently practicing, and supported by decades of scientific research from the author. The research most consulted includes human clinical trials that help to determine the most effective and safe herbs for various needs, the best doses, and types of preparations.
The information offered in this database is not intended as a substitute for any that may have been prescribed by your health practitioner or physician.