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Heracleum sphondylium
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.
European Apiaceae with edible shoots and folk medicinal use; sap causes severe photosensitivity burns.
European Apiaceae with edible shoots and folk medicinal use; sap causes severe photosensitivity burns. Key active compounds include bergapten, imperatorin, furocoumarins.
bergapten, along with imperatorin and furocoumarins, are the primary bioactive compounds in Heracleum sphondylium. These compounds provides free radical scavenging activity, stimulates digestive enzyme secretion and GI motility.
Antioxidant properties
Limited clinical evidence; primarily supported by traditional use and preliminary studies
Mild digestive tonic
Food plant young shoots in European folk traditions
Based on traditional use; clinical evidence limited
Digestive complaints
Based on traditional use; clinical evidence limited
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