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Chaerophyllum bulbosum vs Tragopogon porrifolius

Side-by-side comparison of medicinal herbs

Herb

Chaerophyllum bulbosum

Digestive

Tragopogon porrifolius

Digestive

Description

European Apiaceae root vegetable used as food and folk medicine for digestive conditions.

European root vegetable with nutritive and folk medicinal use for digestive and liver conditions.

Active Compounds

flavonoids, tannins, starch, phenolics

inulin, proteins, flavonoids, caffeic acid

Traditional Uses

Digestive conditions in European folk medicine, Nutritive food

Digestive conditions in European folk medicine, Liver support, Nutritive food

Modern Uses

Nutritive starch, Digestive tonic

Prebiotic inulin, Nutritive, Anti-inflammatory

Adult Dosage

Roots cooked as food

Root as food cooked

Contraindications

None significant

Ragweed allergy

Side Effects

None documented

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

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