Traditional Uses: Traditionally used by Native American tribes for centuries to treat a wide variety of respiratory infections (including bronchitis and tuberculosis), viral illnesses (including during the 1918 influenza pandemic), and as a poultice for wounds, boils, and skin conditions.
Potential Benefits: May exhibit antimicrobial and antiviral properties, though scientific evidence is limited to laboratory studies; no high-quality human clinical trials currently support its use for any specific condition.
Warnings: Avoid during pregnancy and breastfeeding (safety unknown); may cause a significant whole-body rash in susceptible individuals; contains coumarins which may interact with blood-thinning medications (anticoagulants) and should not be used by those with bleeding disorders.
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