Allium karataviense vs Origanum Minutiflorum

Side-by-side comparison of medicinal herbs

Herb

Allium karataviense

Antimicrobial

Origanum Minutiflorum

Origanum minutiflorum

Antimicrobial

Description

Ornamental Central Asian onion with wide blue-grey leaves and round silvery flower heads, used in folk medicine.

Wild oregano species endemic to Turkey used in traditional Anatolian medicine for respiratory infections, digestive disorders, and antifungal conditions.

Active Compounds

allicin, sulfur compounds, flavonoids, saponins

carvacrol, thymol, gamma-terpinene, flavonoids, rosmarinic acid

Traditional Uses

Traditional Kazakh and Uzbek folk medicine for digestive conditions, Used in Central Asian traditional medicine for infections

respiratory infections, antifungal, digestive disorders, antimicrobial, inflammation

Modern Uses

Antimicrobial, Digestive support, Anti-inflammatory, Antioxidant

antimicrobial, antifungal, anti-inflammatory, antioxidant

Adult Dosage

Dietary use; Tincture: 2-4ml 3x/day

3–5g dried herb as tea or essential oil 3–5 drops in carrier

Contraindications

Blood thinners in excess

pregnancy high doses, allergy to Lamiaceae

Side Effects

Gastrointestinal effects

skin irritation from oil, mild digestive upset

Drug Interactions

0 known interactions

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

Sources: WHO Monographs · NCCIH · PubMed · Commission E

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