Respiratory: Asthma, upper respiratory, allergic rhinitis, bronchitis, common cold, cough, sinusitis, throat, chronic bronchitis, pleurisy, pneumonia, pleurisy

Gastrointestinal: Dry mouth, diarrhea, gastritis, indigestion, bad breath, toothache

Genitourinary: Urinary Tract Infections, dysmenorrhea

Musculoskeletal: Rheumatism, muscle spasm, sprain (poultice), bruises, insect bites, arthritis

Skin: Wounds, insect bites, sores, poison ivy, dermatitis, sore joints (poultice), acne

Neurologic: Fatigue, neuroprotective, antioxidant

Infectious Disease: TB

Other: Anti-aging, fever, obesity

 

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SIDE EFFECTS: Not enough known

CAUTION/CONTRAINDICATIONS: May increase lithium levels, otherwise little is known about interactions with other medicines.

FORMS: Extracts, teas, tincture, syrup, expectorant

Recommended Brands

No available recommendations at this time.

Dosage

As directed on the product label. Some clinical and consumer sources describe a wide range of herbal amounts, and many are not supported by strong evidence. Always follow the manufacturer’s instructions.

Amounts used in studies vary widely depending on the formulation and purpose. These study amounts are not clinical recommendations and may not apply to consumer products.

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