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Calluna vulgaris
Scottish moorland flowers brewed as a urinary-antiseptic tea and a calming evening drink.
Traditional use (european-folk): Scottish moorland flowers brewed as a urinary-antiseptic tea and a calming evening drink.
Scottish moorland flowers brewed as a urinary-antiseptic tea and a calming evening drink.
Active constituents are under study; evidence ranges from traditional use to preliminary human trials.
- Scottish moorland flowers brewed as a urinary-antiseptic tea and a calming evening drink.
Evidence strength: traditional use.
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- Generally mild and well tolerated.
- Pregnant/breastfeeding people without medical advice
Generally mild and well tolerated.
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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