Traditional Uses: Traditionally used in Traditional Chinese Medicine, Japanese folk medicine, and by various cultures for centuries as a nutritional tonic and energy booster, and for treating duodenal ulcers, gastritis, hypertension, diabetes, asthma, and constipation, and as a heavy metal chelator to extract dioxins from the body.
Potential Benefits: May help reduce the risk of iron-deficiency anemia during pregnancy, exhibit potent antioxidant and anti-aging properties (by reducing oxidative stress markers), show anti-inflammatory activity, support immune function, and aid detoxification.
Warnings: Generally safe for short-term use (2–3 months) but may cause diarrhea, nausea, gas, green stools, and photosensitivity (increased sun sensitivity); avoid in autoimmune diseases (may stimulate the immune system), with blood thinners like warfarin (high vitamin K content), and during breastfeeding due to insufficient safety data.
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