Traditional Uses: Traditionally used by Native American tribes as a poultice for wounds, snakebites, and toothaches, as a decoction for colds and fevers, and adopted by Eclectic physicians in the 19th century as an anti-infective and immune stimulant.
Potential Benefits: May help reduce the duration and incidence of upper respiratory tract infections (such as the common cold) and lower the risk of recurrent infections; also exhibits anti-inflammatory, antiviral, and potential anxiolytic (anti-anxiety) effects.
Warnings: Avoid if allergic to ragweed or other Asteraceae family plants; use with caution in autoimmune diseases (e.g., lupus, MS, rheumatoid arthritis), HIV/AIDS, tuberculosis, and asthma; generally not recommended during pregnancy/lactation due to insufficient safety data, and not recommended for children under 12 years.
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