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Myrica gale
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.
Aromatic shrub of northern European peat bogs used in Norse and Celtic folk medicine for insects, digestive conditions, and as ale bittering agent.
Aromatic shrub of northern European peat bogs used in Norse and Celtic folk medicine for insects, digestive conditions, and as ale bittering agent. Key active compounds include myricanol, galeanol, myricetin.
myricanol, along with galeanol and myricetin, are the primary bioactive compounds in Bogmyrtle. These compounds modulates NF-κB and COX-2 inflammatory pathways, provides free radical scavenging activity, disrupts microbial cell membranes and inhibits pathogen growth.
Insect repellent
Limited clinical evidence; primarily supported by traditional use and preliminary studies
Anti-inflammatory
Limited clinical evidence; primarily supported by traditional use and preliminary studies
Antimicrobial
Antioxidant
Insect repellent in Norse and Scottish folk medicine
Based on traditional use; clinical evidence limited
Ale bittering before hops in medieval Europe
Based on traditional use; clinical evidence limited
Digestive conditions
Based on traditional use; clinical evidence limited
Skin conditions topically
Based on traditional use; clinical evidence limited
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