Herbal resource discovered from the ethnobotanical use of the American Indians.
It is used in herbal formulations and food supplements.
Family
Asteraceae
Origin
BURKINA FASO
Active Principles
Sesquiterpene lactones, Terpenoids.
Curiosity
Beneficial plant used in formulations of health herbal teas to purify the liver.
Contraindications
Not recommended for people with peptic ulcers and gastritis.
Not recommended during pregnancy and breastfeeding due to lack of data on safety of consumption.
