Nutrients/Active Ingredients:  Thought to contain alkaloids, steroidal lactones, saponins, and with anolides (naturally occurring steroids).  Contains protein, fiber, iron, calcium, carotene, and vitamin C.
 
Uses by system and symptom:
Cardiovascular:  May decrease the fats in your blood (lipids).
Digestive/Gastrointestinal:
Endocrine: Thought to support adrenal system by decreasing cortisol level. May reduce blood sugar levels and support thyroid function.
Muscular:  Used to improve muscle performance
Nervous: used for anxiety, depression, stress, difficulty sleeping, fatigue, difficulty concentrating, poor memory, and some neurological conditions like Parkinson’s and Alzheimer’s disease.
Immune: Used to strengthen immune system and as an anti-inflammatory herb.  Taken for joint and arthritis pain.
Male/Female Reproductive:  Balance hormone levels
Other:  Used as an antioxidant and for weight loss.  Has been used to try to reduce side effects of the medications used to treat cancer and schizophrenia.
 
Common doses and preparation: Roots, seed, and leaves.  Taken as capsule, tea, powder, and tincture.  
 
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