This nutritive herbal remedy has been used for menstrual difficulties, regulating and promoting menstrual flow. It has been able to stimulate childbirth safely when imminent. Combined with other herbs, it has been beneficial in the treatment of bronchitis, nervous disorders, urinary tract ailments, and rheumatism. It is high in potassium, magnesium, calcium, iron, silicon, and phosphorus. CAUTION: Pregnant women should not use except in the last month of pregnancy. Large amounts cause headaches, nausea, and high blood pressure. Other ways this herb has been used: meningitis neuralgia diabetes spasms fits epilepsy + more