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Packera aurea
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.
Eastern North American groundsel used by many Native American nations as a uterine tonic and women's herb, with pyrrolizidine alkaloid cautions.
Eastern North American groundsel used by many Native American nations as a uterine tonic and women's herb, with pyrrolizidine alkaloid cautions. Key active compounds include senecionine, integerrimine, florosenine.
senecionine, along with integerrimine and florosenine, are the primary bioactive compounds in Life Root. The specific pharmacological pathways require further study, though traditional use supports its efficacy.
Uterine stimulant
Limited clinical evidence; primarily supported by traditional use and preliminary studies
Emmenagogue
Limited clinical evidence; primarily supported by traditional use and preliminary studies
Diuretic
Astringent
Uterine tonic in Cherokee and Menominee women's medicine
Based on traditional use; clinical evidence limited
Menstrual regulation and amenorrhea
Based on traditional use; clinical evidence limited
Post-partum recovery
Based on traditional use; clinical evidence limited
Urinary conditions
Based on traditional use; clinical evidence limited
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