Anthemis tinctoria vs Salvia nemorosa

Side-by-side comparison of medicinal herbs

Herb

Anthemis tinctoria

Anti-inflammatory

Anti-inflammatory

Anthemis tinctoria

❌ Not recommended in pregnancy

❌ Not recommended while nursing

Salvia nemorosa

❌ Not recommended in pregnancy

❌ Not recommended while nursing

Description

Yellow-flowered chamomile relative used as natural dye and in folk medicine for skin and digestive conditions.

European woodland sage used in folk medicine across Eastern Europe for wound healing and digestive conditions.

Active Compounds

flavonoids, anthemidin, sesquiterpene lactones, tannins

rosmarinic acid, salvianolic acid A, salvianolic acid B, ursolic acid, luteolin

Traditional Uses

skin inflammation, digestive complaints, wound healing

wound healing, digestive complaints, fever, infections

Modern Uses

anti-inflammatory, digestive tonic, dye plant

anti-inflammatory, antimicrobial, antioxidant, vulnerary

Adult Dosage

2-3g dried flowers tea 3x/day

3-5g dried herb or 2-3ml tincture daily

Contraindications

Asteraceae allergy

pregnancy large doses

Side Effects

contact dermatitis

GI upset, generally safe

Drug Interactions

0 known interactions

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

Sources: WHO Monographs · NCCIH · PubMed · Commission E