Acinos arvensis vs Calamintha nepeta

Side-by-side comparison of medicinal herbs

Herb

Acinos arvensis

Digestive

Digestive

Acinos arvensis

❌ Not recommended in pregnancy

❌ Not recommended while nursing

Calamintha nepeta

❌ Not recommended in pregnancy

❌ Not recommended while nursing

Description

Small aromatic European herb with thyme-basil fragrance; used in folk medicine for digestive conditions.

European aromatic herb used in folk medicine for digestive and respiratory conditions.

Active Compounds

pulegone, isopulegone, carvone, limonene, flavonoids

pulegone, isomenthone, menthole, flavonoids

Traditional Uses

digestive disorders, respiratory infections

digestive disorders, respiratory infections, fever, headache

Modern Uses

carminative, antimicrobial, expectorant

carminative, expectorant, antipyretic, antimicrobial

Adult Dosage

2-3g dried herb daily

2-4g dried herb or 1-2ml tincture daily

Contraindications

pregnancy - pulegone

pregnancy - pulegone content, epilepsy, kidney disease

Side Effects

GI upset

Drug Interactions

0 known interactions

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

Sources: WHO Monographs · NCCIH · PubMed · Commission E