Traditional Uses: Traditionally used in Unani, Ayurvedic, and European folk medicine as a carminative for flatulence, colic, and indigestion; as a diuretic; as a galactagogue; and for respiratory complaints like colds and coughs.
Potential Benefits: May help improve glycemic control and lower LDL cholesterol in metabolic disorders, while exhibiting carminative, antispasmodic, antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, analgesic, and antidepressant properties.
Warnings: Avoid medicinal doses during pregnancy (may stimulate uterine contractions) and breastfeeding; use cautiously with diabetes and anticoagulant medications; rare allergic reactions are possible.
