Traditional Uses: Traditionally used by Native American tribes (Seminole) as a food source and general tonic, and later by Eclectic physicians for prostate and urinary conditions, earning the name “old man’s friend.”
Potential Benefits: May help improve urinary symptoms associated with benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH), such as frequent nighttime urination, though many high-quality studies show little to no difference from placebo; results are mixed.
Warnings: Avoid during pregnancy and breastfeeding due to potential hormonal effects; it may cause a mild headache or gastrointestinal upset; rare case reports of liver damage and pancreatitis exist.
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