Convallaria Majalis Herb vs Auricularia Auricula

Side-by-side comparison of medicinal herbs

Herb

Convallaria Majalis Herb

Convallaria majalis

Cardiovascular

Auricularia auricula-judae

Cardiovascular

Convallaria Majalis Herb

❌ Not recommended in pregnancy

❌ Not recommended while nursing

Auricularia Auricula

❌ Not recommended in pregnancy

❌ Not recommended while nursing

Description

Beloved European spring flower with potent cardiac glycosides used in folk medicine and pharmacy for heart conditions.

A culinary and medicinal mushroom used in TCM for cardiovascular conditions and blood thinning.

Active Compounds

convallatoxin, convalloside, convallotoxol, lokundjoside

beta-glucans, acidic polysaccharides, ergosterol, melanin

Traditional Uses

heart tonic in European folk medicine, treatment of heart failure and edema, diuretic remedy

blood thinning, cholesterol, cardiovascular health, immune support

Modern Uses

cardiac glycoside, positive inotrope, diuretic

antiplatelet, hypolipidemic, immunostimulant, anti-tumor

Adult Dosage

Medical supervision only - pharmaceutical preparations only

1-3g daily or food amounts

Contraindications

pregnancy, kidney disease, children, any self-medication

anticoagulant medications

Side Effects

cardiac arrhythmia, vomiting, death from plant contact

antiplatelet effects

Drug Interactions

0 known interactions

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

Sources: WHO Monographs · NCCIH · PubMed · Commission E