Traditional Uses: Traditionally used by Native Americans and in 19th-century eclectic medicine for liver and gallbladder disorders, jaundice, and digestive ailments and as a poultice for skin inflammations, sores, and wounds.
Potential Benefits: Contains secoiridoids (ligustroside and oleuropein) that exhibit potent antioxidant and anti-inflammatory activities, with traditional use suggesting support for liver function and bile flow.
Warnings: Avoid during pregnancy and breastfeeding due to lack of safety data; may cause mild digestive upset or diarrhea in excessive doses; use cautiously with liver or gallbladder conditions.
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