Cistus Incanus Herb vs Salvia pratensis

Side-by-side comparison of medicinal herbs

Herb

Cistus Incanus Herb

Cistus incanus

Antimicrobial

Antimicrobial

Cistus Incanus Herb

❌ Not recommended in pregnancy

❌ Not recommended while nursing

Salvia pratensis

❌ Not recommended in pregnancy

❌ Not recommended while nursing

Description

Mediterranean rockrose used in folk medicine as antioxidant, antiviral, and anti-inflammatory herb for flu and skin conditions.

European meadow sage with antibiotic properties; used in folk medicine for throat and skin conditions.

Active Compounds

polyphenols, labdanum, flavonoids, terpenes

rosmarinic acid, luteolin, apigenin, ursolic acid, oleanolic acid

Traditional Uses

antiviral flu remedy in Mediterranean folk medicine, antioxidant tea tradition, treatment of skin rashes

sore throat, skin infections, wound healing, digestive disorders

Modern Uses

antiviral, antioxidant, anti-inflammatory

antimicrobial, anti-inflammatory, astringent, antioxidant

Adult Dosage

4-6g dried herb as tea or 500mg extract 3x/day

3-5g dried herb or 2-3ml tincture daily

Contraindications

pregnancy, known allergies to rockrose family

pregnancy large doses

Side Effects

rare allergic reaction

generally safe at therapeutic doses

Drug Interactions

0 known interactions

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

Sources: WHO Monographs · NCCIH · PubMed · Commission E