Traditional Uses: Traditionally used in European and Native American herbal medicine as an expectorant for respiratory ailments such as coughs, bronchitis, asthma, and tuberculosis, and topically for ear infections, wounds, and hemorrhoids.
Potential Benefits:Â May help soothe irritated airways and clear mucus (expectorant) based on traditional use, while exhibiting anti-inflammatory, antimicrobial, and antiviral properties in laboratory studies, though high-quality human clinical trials are lacking.
Warnings: Generally considered safe but may cause contact dermatitis in sensitive individuals; avoid during pregnancy and breastfeeding due to insufficient safety data, and always strain tea through a fine filter to remove tiny leaf hairs that can irritate the throat.
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