East Indian Globe Thistle (Gorakhmundi)
Sphaeranthus indicus
A fragrant flower-head used for skin disorders, itching, and as a calming nervine.
Traditional use (ayurveda): A fragrant flower-head used for skin disorders, itching, and as a calming nervine.
A fragrant flower-head used for skin disorders, itching, and as a calming nervine.
Active constituents are under study; evidence ranges from traditional use to preliminary human trials.
- A fragrant flower-head used for skin disorders, itching, and as a calming nervine.
Evidence strength: traditional use.
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- Traditional use; generally mild.
- Pregnant/breastfeeding people without medical advice
Traditional use; generally mild.
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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