Asarabacca
Asarum europaeum
A wild-ginger relative once used as an errhine snuff and emetic for the head and chest.
Traditional use (european-folk): A wild-ginger relative once used as an errhine snuff and emetic for the head and chest.
A wild-ginger relative once used as an errhine snuff and emetic for the head and chest.
Active constituents are under study; evidence ranges from traditional use to preliminary human trials.
- A wild-ginger relative once used as an errhine snuff and emetic for the head and chest.
Evidence strength: traditional use.
- See the evidence level above
- Emetic and irritating — historical/professional use only.
- Pregnant/breastfeeding people without medical advice
Emetic and irritating — historical/professional use only.
May interact with prescription medications — review with a clinician if you take any.
Use caution in pregnancy, breastfeeding, for children, and with chronic disease unless cleared by a clinician.
Choose reputable, tested suppliers; correct identification is essential for wild-harvested plants.