Traditional Uses: Traditionally used in Traditional Chinese Medicine for over 1,000 years to treat asthma, coughs, chilblains, and to support memory and circulation, while the roasted seeds were consumed as a digestive aid.
Potential Benefits: Standardized leaf extract (120-240 mg daily) may help stabilize symptoms of dementia, improve pain-free walking distance in peripheral artery disease, and reduce anxiety, though evidence for memory enhancement in healthy individuals is lacking.
Warnings: Increases bleeding risk; avoid with anticoagulants (e.g., warfarin), NSAIDs, and discontinue at least 2 weeks before surgery; do not consume raw seeds (toxic); avoid during pregnancy and breastfeeding.
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