Anthriscus cerefolium vs Anthriscus sylvestris

Side-by-side comparison of medicinal herbs

Herb

Anthriscus cerefolium

Digestive

Digestive

Anthriscus cerefolium

❌ Not recommended in pregnancy

✅ Generally safe while nursing

Anthriscus sylvestris

❌ Not recommended in pregnancy

❌ Not recommended while nursing

Description

European culinary Apiaceae herb with gentle digestive and diuretic properties.

European roadside Apiaceae; leaves and seeds used cautiously in folk medicine for digestive complaints.

Active Compounds

apiin, luteolin, caffeic acid, methyl chavicol

furocoumarins, flavonoids, tannins

Traditional Uses

Digestive complaints in European folk medicine, Diuretic use, Fresh herb in cooking, Spring tonic

Digestive complaints in European folk medicine, Diuretic use

Modern Uses

Digestive tonic, Mild diuretic, Antioxidant

Mild carminative, Antioxidant

Adult Dosage

Fresh herb as food; 2-4 g dried herb as tea

1-3 g dried herb as tea - caution

Contraindications

Pregnancy in large medicinal doses, Furocoumarins photosensitivity

Confusion with hemlock - ID carefully, Pregnancy, Furocoumarins photosensitivity

Side Effects

Mild photosensitivity

Photosensitivity, Possible misidentification toxicity

Drug Interactions

0 known interactions

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

Sources: WHO Monographs · NCCIH · PubMed · Commission E