Traditional Uses: Traditionally used in European, Persian, and Ayurvedic medicine as an astringent for mild inflammation of the mouth, throat, and skin, as a mild sedative for anxiety and insomnia, and as a digestive aid for gastrointestinal complaints.
Potential Benefits: May help soothe mild inflammatory conditions of the oral mucosa and skin (supported by the European Medicines Agency for traditional use), and exhibits antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, and antimicrobial properties primarily due to its content of flavonoids and tannins.
Warnings: Avoid therapeutic doses during pregnancy and breastfeeding due to a lack of safety data; may cause contact dermatitis or allergic reactions in sensitive individuals (classified as a skin sensitizer); generally recognized as safe for topical use in adults and adolescents over 12 years of age.
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