Anthriscus sylvestris vs Anthriscus cerefolium

Side-by-side comparison of medicinal herbs

Herb

Anthriscus sylvestris

Digestive

Digestive

Anthriscus sylvestris

❌ Not recommended in pregnancy

❌ Not recommended while nursing

Anthriscus cerefolium

❌ Not recommended in pregnancy

✅ Generally safe while nursing

Description

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

European culinary Apiaceae herb with gentle digestive and diuretic properties.

Active Compounds

furocoumarins, flavonoids, tannins

apiin, luteolin, caffeic acid, methyl chavicol

Traditional Uses

Digestive complaints in European folk medicine, Diuretic use

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

Modern Uses

Mild carminative, Antioxidant

Digestive tonic, Mild diuretic, Antioxidant

Adult Dosage

1-3 g dried herb as tea - caution

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

Contraindications

Confusion with hemlock - ID carefully, Pregnancy, Furocoumarins photosensitivity

Pregnancy in large medicinal doses, Furocoumarins photosensitivity

Side Effects

Photosensitivity, Possible misidentification toxicity

Mild photosensitivity

Drug Interactions

0 known interactions

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

Sources: WHO Monographs · NCCIH · PubMed · Commission E