Traditional Uses: Traditionally used by indigenous peoples of Central and South America, later adopted into European medicine, as a blood purifier, for rheumatism and arthritis, as a treatment for syphilis and leprosy, for skin conditions like psoriasis and eczema, and as a general tonic for physical weakness.
Potential Benefits: Exhibits significant anti-inflammatory and analgesic properties (supported by animal studies), shows antioxidant, antimicrobial, and potential anticancer activity in lab research, and may protect the liver and support metabolic health.
Warnings: Avoid during pregnancy and breastfeeding due to insufficient safety data; may cause mild gastrointestinal irritation; use cautiously with blood thinners as it may increase bleeding risk; large amounts of saponins may cause stomach upset.
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