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Polygala senega
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.
North American prairie plant root used by the Seneca nation to treat rattlesnake bites and as expectorant, adopted into European pharmacopoeia.
North American prairie plant root used by the Seneca nation to treat rattlesnake bites and as expectorant, adopted into European pharmacopoeia. Key active compounds include senegin, senegenin, platycodin.
senegin, along with senegenin and platycodin, are the primary bioactive compounds in Seneca Snakeroot. These compounds modulates NF-κB and COX-2 inflammatory pathways.
Expectorant
Limited clinical evidence; primarily supported by traditional use and preliminary studies
Mucolytic
Limited clinical evidence; primarily supported by traditional use and preliminary studies
Diaphoretic
Anti-inflammatory
Rattlesnake bite antidote in Seneca Nation tradition
Based on traditional use; clinical evidence limited
Respiratory and expectorant in Native American medicine
Based on traditional use; clinical evidence limited
Adopted into European Pharmacopoeia for bronchitis
Based on traditional use; clinical evidence limited
Rheumatic conditions
Based on traditional use; clinical evidence limited
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