Traditional Uses: Traditionally used in ancient Greek, Roman, Egyptian, and European herbal medicine for over 2,000 years as a demulcent to soothe irritated mucous membranes for dry coughs, sore throats, bronchitis, gastritis, peptic ulcers, and urinary tract inflammation, as well as topically for wounds, burns, and skin irritations.
Potential Benefits: May help relieve dry cough and throat irritation by forming a protective mucilaginous film, reduce gastrointestinal discomfort and gastric mucosa irritation, provide anti-inflammatory and antioxidant effects, and demonstrate wound-healing properties when applied topically, though most research is limited to traditional use and small-scale or animal studies.
Warnings: Generally considered safe, but may interfere with the absorption of other medications (take 1 hour apart), may lower blood sugar (caution with diabetes medications), and may increase lithium levels; avoid during pregnancy and breastfeeding due to insufficient safety data (some sources suggest safety, but caution is advised); possible allergic reactions in sensitive individuals.
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