Aldrovanda vesiculosa vs Calamintha nepeta

Side-by-side comparison of medicinal herbs

Herb

Aldrovanda vesiculosa

Digestive

Digestive

Aldrovanda vesiculosa

❌ Not recommended in pregnancy

❌ Not recommended while nursing

Calamintha nepeta

❌ Not recommended in pregnancy

❌ Not recommended while nursing

Description

Aquatic carnivorous plant; traditional use in Indian folk medicine for digestive and febrile conditions.

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

Active Compounds

flavonoids, tannins, organic acids

pulegone, isomenthone, menthole, flavonoids

Traditional Uses

digestive disorders, fever, GI complaints

digestive disorders, respiratory infections, fever, headache

Modern Uses

traditional digestive support, antipyretic

carminative, expectorant, antipyretic, antimicrobial

Adult Dosage

3-5g dried plant tea 2x/day

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

Contraindications

pregnancy

pregnancy - pulegone content, epilepsy, kidney disease

Side Effects

mild 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