Carqueja
Baccharis trimera
A bitter South American herb used for the liver, digestion, and blood sugar.
Traditional use (indigenous-americas): A bitter South American herb used for the liver, digestion, and blood sugar.
A bitter South American herb used for the liver, digestion, and blood sugar.
Active constituents are under study; evidence ranges from traditional use to preliminary human trials.
- A bitter South American herb used for the liver, digestion, and blood sugar.
Evidence strength: traditional use.
- See the evidence level above
- Avoid in pregnancy; may lower blood sugar/pressure.
- Pregnant/breastfeeding people without medical advice
Avoid in pregnancy; may lower blood sugar/pressure.
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.
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