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Maroon Bush
Purported Benefits, Side Effects & More
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This information describes the common uses of Maroon Bush, how it works, and its possible side effects.
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What is it?
Maroon bush has not been studied in humans.
Maroon bush is a plant native to Australia where it is used in traditional medicine for colds, stomach ailments, and as a diuretic by the Aboriginal people. Lab studies have shown that it has antibacterial and antiviral activities, but it is not known whether it has anticancer effects in humans.
What are the potential uses and benefits?
Ulcers
Evidence is lacking to support this claim.
Stomach ache
Evidence is lacking to support this claim.
Colds
Although used in traditional medicine, evidence is lacking to support this claim.
Cancer
Although believed to have anticancer effects, evidence is lacking to support this claim.
Diuretic
Maroon bush is used in traditional medicine as a diuretic, but evidence is lacking to support this claim.