Energy and Flavors- warm, salty, sweet
Parts Used- leaves, oil, seeds
Parts of Body- brain, heart, lungs, skin, thyroid
Conditions- anxiety, high blood pressure, bone loss, bronchitis, cancer, high cholesterol, chronic fatigue, colds, constipation, coughs, depression, diabetes, heart disease, hyperthyroidism, hypothyroidism, indigestion, irregularity, migraine headache, muscle cramps, oxidative stress, plantar fasciitis, skin conditions, thyroid disorder, whooping cough
Curative Properties- anticancer, anticoagulant, antihypertension, antineoplastic, antioxidant, antitumor, diuretic, emollient, expectorant, hypotensive, lubricating, moistening
Biochemical Properties- phytosterols, selenium, magnesium, pantothenic acid, thiamine, manganese, copper, calcium, vitamin c, vitamin e, vitamin b6, phenolic acids, flavonoids, hyperforin, essential oils, tannins, resins, glycosides, carotenes, pectin, hyproside
Cautions- high in omega 6, balance with omega 3 in large dose