Traditional Uses: Traditionally used in Traditional Chinese Medicine to strengthen “qi” (vital energy), reduce fatigue, increase stamina and endurance, and as an adaptogen to help the body resist physical, environmental, and emotional stress.
Potential Benefits: May help improve physical endurance and mental performance during periods of fatigue and stress, support immune system function, and provide anti-inflammatory and neuroprotective effects; a specific extract (Elagen) is rated “possibly effective” for reducing genital herpes outbreaks.
Warnings: Avoid during pregnancy and breastfeeding (due to lack of safety data and potential hormonal effects); may increase bleeding risk (use cautiously with anticoagulants), lower blood sugar (caution with diabetes meds), and cause insomnia, rapid heartbeat, or gastrointestinal upset.
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