Respiratory: Care for and prevent respiratory tract infections, bacterial and viral. Common cold, cough, sinusitis, tonsillitis, bronchitis, sore throat, allergies. May prevent (and may help treat) flu—really good public reviews

Cardiovascular: Prevention of heart disease, decreases atherosclerosis, may help lower blood pressure

GI: Ulcerative colitis, liver protection, digestive problems, diarrhea, constipation, gas, worms, hemorrhoids

Genitourinary: Pyelonephritis, kidney problems

Musculoskeletal: Rheumatoid arthritis, Osteoarthritis

Skin: Leprosy, wounds, skin ulcers, itchiness

Glucose: May support lower sugar in diabetes

Immunity: Immune support

Cancer: Prevention and cure (not scientifically proven)

Infectious Disease: TB, gonorrhea, syphilis, malaria, cholera, leptospirosis. It may inhibit viral replication in HIV/AIDS, Japanese encephalitis, Dengue fever, and COVID-19.

Other: Rabies reduces fever, snake bites, and insect bites and may help lower triglycerides and alcohol use disorder.

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SIDE EFFECTS: Vomiting, diarrhea, loss of appetite, headaches, nausea, rash, rhinitis (runny nose), fatigue, occasionally liver problems (infrequent), and enlarged lymph nodes may cause miscarriage.

CONTRAINDICATIONS: These may interfere with reproduction, may lower blood pressure, and may worsen autoimmune problems (i.e., lupus, rheumatoid arthritis, MS), pregnancy, bleeding disorders, or those on blood thinners. Caution with those on blood pressure, autoimmune, glipizide medications

FORMS

Elixers and tea (cut form), extract, tablets, capsules. Doses are not currently available.

RECOMMENDED BRANDS 

Recommended brands are unavailable at this time.

DOSAGES: As directed

Reported doses - Not always evidence-based - gathered from various sources (WebMD, RxList, Epocrates, German Commission E, NIH publications, and others). Read dosages and instructions carefully when available on the label.

• 85-500 mg daily (NIH) for up to 12 weeks

*Disclaimer: The material above is for informational purposes only. This information is not intended to diagnose, treat or cure a condition. The uses listed above are tentative; some have or are undergoing research trials, but many are not FDA-approved. It is essential that you investigate these supplements further before deciding to use them. Check interactions and contraindications on sites like Drugs.com or WebMD. Do not attempt to treat a serious condition like liver, kidney problems, high blood pressure, heart, cancer, diabetes, or thyroid issues without discussing it with a healthcare provider first. If you are pregnant or nursing a baby, please do not use supplements without discussing it with your healthcare provider.