Traditional Uses: Traditionally used in ancient Egyptian, Greek, Roman, and European herbal medicine as a mild sedative for anxiety and insomnia, a carminative for indigestion and colic, and topically for wounds, skin irritations, and inflammation of mucous membranes.
Potential Benefits: May help relieve mild gastrointestinal discomfort (spasms, gas, bloating), reduce symptoms of generalized anxiety, and promote wound healing when applied topically.
Warnings: Avoid if allergic to ragweed or other Asteraceae plants (e.g., chrysanthemums, marigolds, daisies); may interact with blood thinners (e.g., warfarin), sedatives, and cyclosporine; avoid therapeutic doses during pregnancy (may stimulate uterine contractions) and breastfeeding due to insufficient safety data.
