Artemisia campestris vs Lemon Basil

Side-by-side comparison of medicinal herbs

Herb

Artemisia campestris

Digestive

Ocimum x citriodorum

Digestive

Artemisia campestris

❌ Not recommended in pregnancy

❌ Not recommended while nursing

Lemon Basil

✅ Generally safe in pregnancy

✅ Generally safe while nursing

Description

European and Asian Artemisia used in folk medicine for digestive complaints and fever.

Lemon-scented basil hybrid popular in Southeast Asian cuisine; used in Indonesian and Thai folk medicine for digestive and respiratory conditions.

Active Compounds

camphor, thujone (low), flavonoids, sesquiterpenes

citral, linalool, geraniol, nerol, eugenol

Traditional Uses

Digestive complaints in European folk medicine, Fever reduction, Anthelmintic use

Digestive complaints in Indonesian folk medicine, Respiratory conditions, Fever reduction, Sacred in Indonesian ceremonies

Modern Uses

Carminative effects, Anthelmintic, Anti-inflammatory

Carminative, Antimicrobial, Anti-inflammatory, Antioxidant

Adult Dosage

2-4 g dried herb as tea

2–3 g fresh leaves as tea or food

Contraindications

Pregnancy, Epilepsy

Anticoagulant medications in high doses

Side Effects

Mild GI upset

Mild blood thinning, GI upset in excess

Drug Interactions

0 known interactions

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

Sources: WHO Monographs · NCCIH · PubMed · Commission E