Commonly used as a culinary herb or mild herbal tea
What it does NOT do
❌ It is not a painkiller like morphine
❌ It does not treat gout
❌ It does not replace medical pain medication
❌ It does not numb pain or act on opioid receptors
continued on the next pageAny pain relief is mild and indirect, similar to turmeric or ginger—not a drug effect.
Safety note
Safe in normal food amounts
Concentrated oils or large doses can:
Irritate the stomach