Traditional Uses: Traditionally used as a potent diuretic, blood purifier, and alterative herb, best known as a key ingredient in the Essiac cancer formula, and for treating skin conditions, urinary/kidney diseases, jaundice, and intestinal worms.
Potential Benefits: Evidence is lacking for cancer, diarrhea, fever, or inflammation; contains anthraquinones (mild laxative/antioxidant activity) and vitamin C (prevents scurvy), though high-quality human clinical trials are absent.
Warnings: Avoid during pregnancy and breastfeeding; do not use with a history of kidney stones (contains oxalates); may cause GI upset, diarrhea, potassium loss, and potential kidney/liver damage with high doses; caution with diuretics.
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