Traditional Uses: Traditionally used by Native Americans and in eclectic medicine as a diuretic for urinary stones, cystitis, enlarged prostate, gout, rheumatism, and to increase urine flow.
Potential Benefits: May help relieve chronic urinary tract irritation, reduce uric acid, soothe inflamed mucous membranes, and alleviate pain associated with cystitis and prostatitis.
Warnings: Contains hepatotoxic pyrrolizidine alkaloids (PAs) that can cause severe liver damage; avoid during pregnancy, breastfeeding, and in those with liver disease; large doses may cause vomiting.
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