Achillea ptarmica vs Dichrostachys cinerea

Side-by-side comparison of medicinal herbs

Herb

Achillea ptarmica

Analgesic

Analgesic

Achillea ptarmica

❌ Not recommended in pregnancy

❌ Not recommended while nursing

Dichrostachys cinerea

❌ Not recommended in pregnancy

❌ Not recommended while nursing

Description

European meadow herb used as sneezing inducer and for toothache; relative of yarrow with stronger pungency.

Pan-tropical shrub used in African and Indian folk medicine for toothache, wounds, and snakebite.

Active Compounds

camphor, flavonoids, tannins, achillin, sesquiterpene lactones

alkaloids, flavonoids, tannins, saponins

Traditional Uses

toothache, sneezing stimulation, fever, rheumatism

toothache, wounds, snakebite (folk), rheumatism, fever

Modern Uses

topical analgesic for toothache, diaphoretic

analgesic, wound healing, antimicrobial, anti-inflammatory

Adult Dosage

2-3g dried herb tea 2x/day; topical for toothache

Bark decoction 5-10g 2x/day; topical paste

Contraindications

pregnancy, known allergy to Asteraceae

pregnancy

Side Effects

contact dermatitis, GI upset

GI upset

Drug Interactions

0 known interactions

Reviewed by: HerbAlly Editorial Team, Medical herbalists and healthcare professionals

Sources: WHO Monographs · NCCIH · PubMed · Commission E