Nutrients/Active Ingredients: Low in cholesterol and sodium. Contains Vitamin A, C, thiamin, magnesium, dietary fiber, Vitamin B6, folate (B9), riboflavin (B2), calcium, iron, potassium, zinc, copper, and manganese.
Uses by system and symptom:
- Cardiovascular: Thought to decrease blood pressure. Used as a heart tonic to stimulate circulation from antioxidant qualities.
- Digestive/Gastrointestinal: Used for indigestion, bloating, upset stomach, gas, Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS), and Colitis.
- Integumentary/Skin: Used on wounds, bee stings, in cosmetics for hair, hair loss, skin, and scalp.
- Skeletal: Used for arthritis related joint pain.
- Nervous: Used as a brain tonic. Thought to help with memory and concentration. Used to help prevent macular degeneration (vision loss associated with age).
- Immune: Thought to have antibacterial and antifungal properties.
- Lymphatic:
- Male/Female Reproductive: Often used as a stimulant for circulatory system and pelvic area. Used as a reproductive tonic.
Common doses and preparation: Has a strong aroma and taste savory. Can be added to meat, rice, fish dishes, vegetables, and potatoes. Can me made as tea, extract ,tincture. Has been used as a foot soak.
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