Asclepias syriaca vs Lentibularia vulgaris

Side-by-side comparison of medicinal herbs

Herb

Asclepias syriaca

Respiratory

Utricularia vulgaris

Respiratory

Asclepias syriaca

❌ Not recommended in pregnancy

❌ Not recommended while nursing

Lentibularia vulgaris

❌ Not recommended in pregnancy

❌ Not recommended while nursing

Description

North American milkweed; young shoots edible; root used by Native Americans for lung and skin conditions.

Aquatic carnivorous plant; used in traditional Asian folk medicine for respiratory conditions.

Active Compounds

cardenolides, glycosides, flavonoids, tannins

flavonoids, tannins, saponins, mucilage

Traditional Uses

lung conditions, warts, skin conditions, food (young shoots)

cough, respiratory conditions, skin conditions

Modern Uses

expectorant, topical anti-inflammatory, nutritive food

expectorant, anti-inflammatory

Adult Dosage

Young cooked shoots as food; 1-2g dried root tea 2x/day

3-5g dried plant tea 2x/day

Contraindications

pregnancy, cardiac glycoside sensitivity

pregnancy

Side Effects

cardiac effects with excess, GI upset

mild GI upset

Drug Interactions

0 known interactions

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

Sources: WHO Monographs · NCCIH · PubMed · Commission E