HerbEpazote
Limited modern human evidence supports traditional uses; some in vitro and animal studies suggest antimicrobial, antioxidant, and anti-parasitic properties.
Benefits
- Supports digestion
- anti-parasitic
- anti-inflammatory
- antioxidant
- antimicrobial
- potential anticancer properties.
Key compounds
Ascaridoleiso-ascaridoleα-terpineneα-terpineollimonenep-cymene
May help with
- Traditionally used to support digestion
- eliminate intestinal parasites
- ease inflammation
- improve respiratory health
- treat rheumatism
- flatulence
- and scabies.
Best for these goals
Supports digestionanti-parasiticanti-inflammatoryantioxidantantimicrobialpotential anticancer properties.
How to use it
Leaf decoction, paste, culinary herb
Evidence level
Limited
Cautions & interactions
Potential toxicity, especially from essential oil; can cause gastrointestinal irritation (nausea, vomiting) and CNS symptoms if overconsumed or tea is too strong. Avoid in pregnancy and lactation due to potential toxicity. | Interactions: Potential for drug interactions; use standard caution. No major interactions specifically documented for Epazote in these sources.
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