Tibetan tamarisk / Myricaria

Myricaria germanica(?)

Other names: 'om bu / ombu, Tibetan tamarisk / Myricaria

Tibetan

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Toxicity: Low-uncertain at traditional doses; not fully characterized.

Contraindications: Insufficient data; pregnancy not established.

Interactions: Not documented.

Pregnancy & breastfeeding: Not established.

Evidence level

Preclinical

Supported by laboratory or animal studies; not yet confirmed in humans.

decoction/powder/pill/external wash · young branches / aerial parts

Part used: young branches / aerial parts

Traditional use: 'heat'/poisoning, skin and inflammatory complaints, measles/eruptive fevers ('rash-bringing-out' herb)

Proposed mechanism: Flavonoids, tannins, phenolics; pharmacology largely preclinical

Evidence:Preclinical

Not nutritional.

Tibetan

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