Aztec Sweet Herb vs Pimpinella Major

Side-by-side comparison of medicinal herbs

Herb

Aztec Sweet Herb

Lippia dulcis

Respiratory

Pimpinella major

Respiratory

Aztec Sweet Herb

❌ Not recommended in pregnancy

❌ Not recommended while nursing

Pimpinella Major

❌ Not recommended in pregnancy

❌ Not recommended while nursing

Description

Mexican sweet herb used by Aztec and Mayan peoples as a sweetener and medicine for coughs and respiratory conditions.

Perennial herb of European meadows used in traditional European herbal medicine for respiratory conditions and catarrh.

Active Compounds

hernandulcin, caryophyllene, linalool, thymol, flavonoids

pimpinellin, coumarins, essential oils, tannins, resin

Traditional Uses

Sweetener and cough remedy in Aztec medicine, Respiratory conditions in Mayan medicine, Digestive conditions, Anti-inflammatory

respiratory catarrh, cough, bronchitis, digestive, sore throat

Modern Uses

Antitussive, Expectorant, Anti-inflammatory, Natural sweetener

expectorant, antispasmodic, anti-inflammatory, antimicrobial

Adult Dosage

2-4 fresh leaves as tea 2-3x daily

3–5g root tea 3x daily

Contraindications

Pregnancy in medicinal doses, Large doses due to hernandulcin content

pregnancy, allergy to Apiaceae, photosensitivity

Side Effects

Nausea with high doses

photosensitivity, nausea, mild digestive upset

Drug Interactions

0 known interactions

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

Sources: WHO Monographs · NCCIH · PubMed · Commission E