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Artemisia californica
This herb is NOT recommended during pregnancy due to potential risks to the developing fetus.
This herb is NOT recommended while breastfeeding as effects on infants are unknown.
Consult your healthcare provider before use.
California native Artemisia used by Chumash and other California Indians for respiratory and ceremonial use.
California native Artemisia used by Chumash and other California Indians for respiratory and ceremonial use. Key active compounds include camphor, 1,8-cineole, thujone.
camphor, along with 1,8-cineole and thujone, are the primary bioactive compounds in Artemisia californica. These compounds modulates NF-κB and COX-2 inflammatory pathways, disrupts microbial cell membranes and inhibits pathogen growth.
Antimicrobial effects
Limited clinical evidence; primarily supported by traditional use and preliminary studies
Expectorant
Limited clinical evidence; primarily supported by traditional use and preliminary studies
Anti-inflammatory
Respiratory conditions in Chumash medicine
Based on traditional use; clinical evidence limited
Ceremonial smudging
Based on traditional use; clinical evidence limited
Fever treatment
Based on traditional use; clinical evidence limited
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