Traditional Uses: Traditionally used in ancient Greek, Roman, Chinese, and Ayurvedic medicine as a diuretic for urinary complaints, as an anti-inflammatory for arthritis, rheumatism, and gout, and as a carminative for digestive issues like indigestion and colic.
Potential Benefits: May help lower blood pressure and uric acid levels, provide antioxidant and anti-inflammatory effects, and exhibit antimicrobial and hepatoprotective properties in laboratory and animal studies.
Warnings: Contraindicated during pregnancy (may stimulate uterine contractions) and breastfeeding; may cause photosensitivity, allergic reactions (especially in those sensitive to birch pollen or mugwort), and interacts with blood thinners, thyroid medications, and lithium.
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