Is Bayberry Good for Health? Weighing the Benefits and Risks
                                
                                
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                                Historically used in traditional Chinese and Native American medicine, bayberry has long been valued for its purported healing properties. But is bayberry good for health, and do its benefits hold up to modern scientific scrutiny? While traditional uses abound, current research suggests a mix of promising antioxidant effects and serious safety concerns, particularly with oral consumption.