Berberis thunbergii vs Origanum Minutiflorum

Side-by-side comparison of medicinal herbs

Herb

Berberis thunbergii

Antimicrobial

Origanum Minutiflorum

Origanum minutiflorum

Antimicrobial

⚠️ Pregnancy & Nursing Warnings

Berberis thunbergii

❌ Not recommended in pregnancy

❌ Not recommended while nursing

Origanum Minutiflorum

✅ Generally safe in pregnancy

✅ Generally safe while nursing

Description

Ornamental Japanese shrub widely planted in Western gardens, contains berberine, invasive in North America.

Wild oregano species endemic to Turkey used in traditional Anatolian medicine for respiratory infections, digestive disorders, and antifungal conditions.

Active Compounds

berberine, berbamine, oxyacanthine, flavonoids, tannins

carvacrol, thymol, gamma-terpinene, flavonoids, rosmarinic acid

Traditional Uses

Traditional Japanese medicine for digestive and eye conditions, Used in folk medicine across temperate Asia for infections

respiratory infections, antifungal, digestive disorders, antimicrobial, inflammation

Modern Uses

Antimicrobial via berberine, Blood sugar lowering, Anti-inflammatory, Eye infection treatment

antimicrobial, antifungal, anti-inflammatory, antioxidant

Adult Dosage

Tincture: 2-4ml 3x/day

3–5g dried herb as tea or essential oil 3–5 drops in carrier

Contraindications

Pregnancy, Neonates

pregnancy high doses, allergy to Lamiaceae

Side Effects

Neonatal jaundice, Mild gastrointestinal upset

skin irritation from oil, 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

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