Traditional Uses: Traditionally used by Native American tribes and Eclectic physicians for threatened miscarriage, menstrual cramps (dysmenorrhea), as a uterine tonic, and for postpartum pain and bleeding.
Potential Benefits: May act as a potent uterine antispasmodic and smooth muscle relaxant, potentially relieving menstrual pain, preventing miscarriage, and easing asthma symptoms.
Warnings: Use only under professional guidance during pregnancy (despite historical use, safety data are lacking) ; may interact with blood pressure medications, causing hypotension; and should be avoided while using oral contraceptives due to unknown pharmacology.
