Guaco
Mikania glomerata
A Brazilian vine made into a popular syrup for coughs, asthma, and bronchitis.
Traditional use (indigenous-americas): A Brazilian vine made into a popular syrup for coughs, asthma, and bronchitis.
A Brazilian vine made into a popular syrup for coughs, asthma, and bronchitis.
Active constituents are under study; evidence ranges from traditional use to preliminary human trials.
- A Brazilian vine made into a popular syrup for coughs, asthma, and bronchitis.
Evidence strength: limited human.
- See the evidence level above
- May thin the blood; use caution with anticoagulants.
- Pregnant/breastfeeding people without medical advice
May thin the blood; use caution with anticoagulants.
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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