Respiratory: Bronchitis, cholera, upper respiratory tract infection

Gastrointestinal: Aids in digestion, carminative (for gas), decreases bloating, decreases cramping, heartburn, IBS, ulcerative colitis, Crohn's, GI antispasmodic

Genitourinary: Has estrogenic properties. Promotes menstruation, increases libido, decreases dysmenorrhea (painful menses), helps menopausal symptoms

Musculoskeletal: Backache, pain

Skin: Snake bites (poultice form), may prevent sunburn

Mental health: May help mental health

Blood sugar: May help lower blood sugar

Other: Appetite control, slows blood clotting

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SIDE EFFECTS: Chest pain, shortness of breath, nausea, vomiting, itchy rash/hives, sun sensitivity,

excessive body hair growth in women (topical use), dermatitis

CAUTION/CONTRAINDICATIONS: Increase in bruising or bleeding, conditions caused by hormones, allergies to carrots, celery, and mugwort, birth control pills, Cipro, estrogen, and Tamoxifen. Inhibits drugs metabolized by P450 3A4

FORMS: Tea, extract, seed, oil, powder, creams

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DOSAGES: 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.

• 0.1 - 0.6 ml, equivalent to 0.1 - 0.6 g of herb;

*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. You must 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.