Creeping Jenny vs Fomes Fomentarius

Side-by-side comparison of medicinal herbs

Herb

Creeping Jenny

Lysimachia nummularia

Skin and Topical

Fomes fomentarius

Skin and Topical

Creeping Jenny

❌ Not recommended in pregnancy

❌ Not recommended while nursing

Fomes Fomentarius

❌ Not recommended in pregnancy

❌ Not recommended while nursing

Description

European ground-covering plant used in folk medicine for wound healing, hemorrhage, and respiratory conditions.

A bracket fungus used across Northern Europe and Siberia traditionally as tinder and in folk medicine.

Active Compounds

tannins, rutin, quercetin, gallic acid, phenolic acids

fomentarins, polyphenols, triterpenoids

Traditional Uses

Wound healing, Hemorrhage, Respiratory conditions, Diarrhea

wound healing, hemostasis, immune support, inflammation

Modern Uses

Astringent effects, Wound healing support, Anti-inflammatory activity

hemostatic, anti-inflammatory, immunostimulant

Adult Dosage

Herb tea: 1-2 cups daily; topical poultice

1-3g extract daily

Contraindications

Pregnancy large doses

autoimmune conditions

Side Effects

Mild astringent effects, Constipation with excess

generally well tolerated

Drug Interactions

0 known interactions

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

Sources: WHO Monographs · NCCIH · PubMed · Commission E