Commelina communis vs Selfheal Herb

Asian annual herb used in TCM to clear heat, detoxify, and manage fever and sore throat.

Universal wound herb found on every inhabited continent. Used in TCM, European, and Native American medicine for sore throat, wounds, antiviral properties, and as a general heal-all.

commelinin, flavonoids, phenolics, polysaccharides

rosmarinic acid, ursolic acid, oleanolic acid, hyperoside

Clear heat in TCM, Detoxify, Manage fever, Sore throat treatment

Wound healing across all cultures, Sore throat treatment, Antiviral infections, Lower blood pressure

Antiviral properties, Anti-inflammatory, Antipyretic

Antiviral, Anti-inflammatory, Wound healing, Antihypertensive

5-10 g fresh herb or 3-6 g dried as decoction

3-5g dried herb as tea or 3ml tincture 3x daily

Cold deficiency per TCM

No significant contraindications

Generally well tolerated

Rare allergic reactions in Lamiaceae-sensitive