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Saururus cernuus
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.
Perennial aquatic herb of eastern North American wetlands with arching white flower spikes, used by Native Americans.
Perennial aquatic herb of eastern North American wetlands with arching white flower spikes, used by Native Americans. Key active compounds include aristolactam, quercitrin, flavonoids.
aristolactam, along with quercitrin and flavonoids, are the primary bioactive compounds in Saururus cernuus. These compounds modulates NF-κB and COX-2 inflammatory pathways, influences GABAergic neurotransmission, promotes tissue regeneration and modulates local inflammation.
Anti-inflammatory
Limited clinical evidence; primarily supported by traditional use and preliminary studies
Sedative action
Limited clinical evidence; primarily supported by traditional use and preliminary studies
Wound healing
Anti-rheumatic
Traditional Native American sedative and analgesic herb
Based on traditional use; clinical evidence limited
Used by Cherokee for rheumatism and as poultice for wounds
Based on traditional use; clinical evidence limited
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