Oluwaseun Herb vs Ground Elder

Primitive vascular plant used by Native Americans and Europeans for silica-rich tissue strengthening.

Invasive European herb historically used as potherb and medicine for gout and rheumatic conditions, consumed as spring vegetable.

silica, equisetine, flavonoids, saponins, alkaloids

falcarinol, isofuranodiene, flavonoids, coumarins, caffeic acid

Bone and connective tissue support, Urinary tract conditions, Native American wound healing, Hair and nail strengthening

Gout and rheumatic conditions in medieval European medicine, Digestive conditions as spring vegetable, Wound healing topically, Diuretic and detoxifying tonic

Silica supplement, Bone density, Diuretic, Hair and nail support

Anti-inflammatory, Diuretic, Antirheumatic, Antioxidant

2-4g dried herb; 3 cups daily

Fresh herb as spring vegetable; 2-4g dried herb tea 2x daily

Kidney disease caution, Pregnancy caution, Thiamine depletion with long-term use

Allergy to Apiaceae family, Pregnancy in large medicinal doses

Thiamine deficiency with prolonged use

Photosensitivity possible, Contact dermatitis in sensitive individuals