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Larrea tridentata
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.
Sonoran Desert shrub used by Native Americans and Mexican communities for pain, infections, and cancer; highly controversial due to hepatotoxicity risk.
Sonoran Desert shrub used by Native Americans and Mexican communities for pain, infections, and cancer; highly controversial due to hepatotoxicity risk. Key active compounds include nordihydroguaiaretic acid, flavonoids, lignans.
nordihydroguaiaretic acid, along with flavonoids and lignans, are the primary bioactive compounds in Gobernadora. These compounds modulates NF-κB and COX-2 inflammatory pathways, provides free radical scavenging activity, disrupts microbial cell membranes and inhibits pathogen growth.
Antioxidant activity
Limited clinical evidence; primarily supported by traditional use and preliminary studies
Antimicrobial effects
Limited clinical evidence; primarily supported by traditional use and preliminary studies
Anti-inflammatory properties
Antiproliferative action
Arthritis
Based on traditional use; clinical evidence limited
Infections
Based on traditional use; clinical evidence limited
Cancer support
Based on traditional use; clinical evidence limited
Respiratory conditions
Based on traditional use; clinical evidence limited
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