Traditional Uses: Traditionally used in Mediterranean and European folk medicine as a digestive carminative for indigestion and flatulence, as an expectorant for coughs and sore throats, as an emmenagogue to regulate menstruation, and as a mouthwash for oral inflammation.
Potential Benefits: May help improve cognitive function and memory in healthy older adults, reduce menopausal hot flashes and night sweats, and exhibit antimicrobial, antioxidant, and anti-inflammatory properties.
Warnings: Avoid during pregnancy (contains thujone, which may stimulate uterine contractions and cause miscarriage) and breastfeeding (reduces milk supply); high doses (exceeding 15g of leaves or 2-3 drops of essential oil) can cause restlessness, seizures, or liver/kidney damage; limit internal use to 4-6 weeks consecutively.
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