Collinsonia Canadensis Herb vs Fritillaria meleagris

Side-by-side comparison of medicinal herbs

Herb

Collinsonia Canadensis Herb

Collinsonia canadensis

Cardiovascular

Cardiovascular

Collinsonia Canadensis Herb

❌ Not recommended in pregnancy

❌ Not recommended while nursing

Fritillaria meleagris

❌ Not recommended in pregnancy

❌ Not recommended while nursing

Description

Native North American mint-family herb used for hemorrhoids, varicose veins, and liver conditions by Eastern Woodland peoples.

Endangered European meadow fritillary with checkered purple flowers, traditional folk medicine plant.

Active Compounds

collinsonin, rosmarinic acid, phenylpropanoids, tannins

steroidal alkaloids, saponins, flavonoids

Traditional Uses

hemorrhoid treatment in Eastern Native American medicine, varicose vein remedy, liver and digestive tonic

Traditional European folk medicine for heart and digestive conditions, Used in British and Dutch folk medicine for liver and cardiac conditions

Modern Uses

venous tonic, anti-inflammatory, digestive

Traditional cardiac herb, Anti-inflammatory, Antispasmodic, Digestive support

Adult Dosage

2-4g dried root or 2-4ml tincture

Tea: 1-2g per cup 2x/day with caution

Contraindications

pregnancy, severe liver disease

Cardiac conditions, Pregnancy, Children

Side Effects

mild GI upset

Cardiac effects, Nausea

Drug Interactions

0 known interactions

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

Sources: WHO Monographs · NCCIH · PubMed · Commission E