Crotalaria spectabilis vs Fumitory European

Side-by-side comparison of medicinal herbs

Herb

Crotalaria spectabilis

Liver Support

Fumitory European

Fumaria capreolata

Liver Support

⚠️ Pregnancy & Nursing Warnings

Crotalaria spectabilis

❌ Not recommended in pregnancy

❌ Not recommended while nursing

Fumitory European

❌ Not recommended in pregnancy

❌ Not recommended while nursing

Description

Pantropical legume used cautiously in folk medicine; contains hepatotoxic pyrrolizidine alkaloids.

European climbing fumitory used for liver and skin conditions; alkaloid-rich herb that requires careful dosing for digestive and dermatological benefits.

Active Compounds

monocrotaline, spectabiline, pyrrolizidine alkaloids

fumarine, protopine, coptisine, sanguinarine, cryptopine

Traditional Uses

Anti-worm traditionally, Seed rattling in instruments, Folk fever remedy - with caution

Liver conditions, Skin diseases, Gallbladder disorders, Hypertension

Modern Uses

Research compound - monocrotaline pulmonary hypertension model

Hepatoprotective effects, Anti-inflammatory activity, Antihypertensive properties, Antispasmodic action

Adult Dosage

Only topical leaf use if any - AVOID INTERNALLY

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

Contraindications

Internal use lethal - pyrrolizidine alkaloids, Pregnancy, AVOID

Pregnancy, Glaucoma, Children

Side Effects

Severe hepatotoxicity, Death

Nausea at high doses

Drug Interactions

0 known interactions

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

Sources: WHO Monographs · NCCIH · PubMed · Commission E

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