Desert Willow vs Salvia pratensis

Side-by-side comparison of medicinal herbs

Herb

Desert Willow

Chilopsis linearis

Antimicrobial

Antimicrobial

Desert Willow

❌ Not recommended in pregnancy

❌ Not recommended while nursing

Salvia pratensis

❌ Not recommended in pregnancy

❌ Not recommended while nursing

Description

A Southwestern US tree used by Native Americans for respiratory and fungal infections, unrelated to true willows.

European meadow sage with antibiotic properties; used in folk medicine for throat and skin conditions.

Active Compounds

Iridoids, Phenylpropanoids, Flavonoids, Verbascoside

rosmarinic acid, luteolin, apigenin, ursolic acid, oleanolic acid

Traditional Uses

Coughs, Fungal infections, Wound healing, Diarrhea

sore throat, skin infections, wound healing, digestive disorders

Modern Uses

Antifungal, Antimicrobial, Anti-inflammatory, Anti-candidal

antimicrobial, anti-inflammatory, astringent, antioxidant

Adult Dosage

2-4g dried flowers/bark as tea 2-3x daily

3-5g dried herb or 2-3ml tincture daily

Contraindications

Pregnancy

pregnancy large doses

Side Effects

GI upset (rare)

generally safe at therapeutic doses

Drug Interactions

0 known interactions

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

Sources: WHO Monographs · NCCIH · PubMed · Commission E