Nausea, ulcers Stimulates healthy digestion. Reduces stomach acid levels. Can irritate the intestinal tract. Helps increase circulation, especially to the brain, by inhibiting blood platelet aggregation. Rarely causes intestinal upsets or headaches.
Helps strengthen veins, thus improving blood flow to the peripheral limbs.
Topical application may cause contact dermatitis. Avoid if pregnant, nursing or using sedatives. Cancer Inhibits formation of cancer-causing nitrosamines. Destroys cell-damaging free radicals. Cardiovascular disease Lowers cholesterol and triglyceride levels.