Conopodium majus vs Juniper Communis

Side-by-side comparison of medicinal herbs

Herb

Conopodium majus

Urinary

Juniperus communis

Urinary

Conopodium majus

❌ Not recommended in pregnancy

❌ Not recommended while nursing

Juniper Communis

❌ Not recommended in pregnancy

❌ Not recommended while nursing

Description

A European wildflower with edible tubers used in folk medicine as a diuretic and carminative.

European and North American conifer; berries used as carminative, diuretic, and antimicrobial; Commission E approved for dyspeptic complaints.

Active Compounds

falcarinol, flavonoids, tannins

alpha-pinene, sabinene, terpinen-4-ol, juniperanol, flavonoids

Traditional Uses

Diuretic herb, Carminative use, Nutritive food

Digestive complaints, Urinary conditions, Rheumatic pain, Antimicrobial

Modern Uses

Limited modern research

Diuretic activity, Carminative effects, Anti-inflammatory properties, Antimicrobial action

Adult Dosage

Tubers as food; 1-2g dried herb as tea

Berry tea: 1-2 cups daily; 1-2ml tincture 3x daily

Contraindications

Apiaceae allergy, Pregnancy caution

Pregnancy uterine stimulant, Kidney inflammation acute, Children

Side Effects

Rare reactions

Kidney irritation with prolonged use, Uterine stimulation

Drug Interactions

0 known interactions

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

Sources: WHO Monographs · NCCIH · PubMed · Commission E