Respiratory: Common cold, flu, and other upper respiratory infections; allergies/hay fever; asthma

Cardiovascular: May help regulate blood pressure

Gastrointestinal: May decrease the hepatitis B virus

Genitourinary: Kidney disease

Musculoskeletal: Fibromyalgia. Antiinflammatory properties - by decreasing some cytokines,

Neurological: Chronic Fatigue Syndrome

Skin: May decrease herpes simplex I (oral herpes); allergic dermatitis

Glucose: Helps regulate blood sugar (type II)

Cholesterol: Helps to lower cholesterol, especially triglycerides

Immunity: Promotes immunity and may decrease cytokines in autoimmune disease

Cancer: As an adjunct in treating breast, cervical, and lung cancer, chemo side effects (like nausea, vomiting, and diarrhea, bone marrow suppression)

Infectious Disease: Possibly helps decrease HIV replication

Other: Anemia, anti-aging: Decreases collagen degradation, mild diuretic, possibly helps with kidney disease.

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SIDE EFFECTS: Rash, stomach problems

CONTRAINDICATIONS: Autoimmune disease, certain medications (lithium, immunosuppressants, diabetic medications (may cause hypoglycemia if taken with these)

FORMS: Tincture, Capsules, tablets, Injectible (for use in hospital or clinical settings in Asian countries), topically for the skin, tea

RECOMMENDED BRANDS

No recommended brands currently available

DOSAGE: As directed

Reported doses - often NOT supported by evidence (reported by various sources (WebMD, RxList, Epocrates, German Commission E, NIH publications and others). Read dosages and instructions carefully when available on the label.

• 9-30 mg daily 

*Disclaimer: The material above is for informational purposes only. This information is not intended to diagnose or treat 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, do not use supplements without discussing it with your healthcare provider.