Carya illinoinensis vs Columbine

Side-by-side comparison of medicinal herbs

Herb

Carya illinoinensis

Liver Support

Aquilegia vulgaris

Liver Support

Carya illinoinensis

✅ Generally safe in pregnancy

✅ Generally safe while nursing

Columbine

❌ Not recommended in pregnancy

❌ Not recommended while nursing

Description

North American nut tree with antioxidant shells and leaves with folk medicinal uses for skin and liver conditions.

Perennial garden and woodland plant; flowers and seeds used in folk medicine for liver and gallbladder conditions though somewhat toxic.

Active Compounds

tannins, ellagic acid, flavonoids, zinc

magnoflorine, cyanogenic glycosides, flavonoids, tannins

Traditional Uses

Skin conditions, Liver tonic, Nutritive food

Liver and gallbladder conditions in European folk medicine, Skin conditions, Fever, Used as cholagogue

Modern Uses

Antioxidant supplementation, Nutritive use

Cholagogue research, Antioxidant flavonoids, Folk medicine documentation

Adult Dosage

Nuts as food; 2g dried leaf tea

1–2 g dried aerial parts as tea; use with caution

Contraindications

Nut allergy

Pregnancy, Children, Large doses toxic, Heart conditions

Side Effects

Rare reactions

Toxicity at high doses, GI irritation, Cardiac effects from high doses

Drug Interactions

0 known interactions

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

Sources: WHO Monographs · NCCIH · PubMed · Commission E