Digitalis Purpurea Herb vs Auricularia Auricula

Side-by-side comparison of medicinal herbs

Herb

Digitalis Purpurea Herb

Digitalis purpurea

Cardiovascular

Auricularia auricula-judae

Cardiovascular

Digitalis Purpurea Herb

❌ Not recommended in pregnancy

❌ Not recommended while nursing

Auricularia Auricula

❌ Not recommended in pregnancy

❌ Not recommended while nursing

Description

Classic European wildflower whose leaves are source of digitalis glycosides used for heart conditions since William Withering 1785.

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

Active Compounds

digitoxin, gitoxin, digoxin trace, digitalin

beta-glucans, acidic polysaccharides, ergosterol, melanin

Traditional Uses

treatment of dropsy and heart failure in European folk medicine, cardiac strengthening remedy, diuretic for edema

blood thinning, cholesterol, cardiovascular health, immune support

Modern Uses

cardiac glycoside, positive inotrope, antiarrhythmic

antiplatelet, hypolipidemic, immunostimulant, anti-tumor

Adult Dosage

Medical use only - pharmaceutical preparations

1-3g daily or food amounts

Contraindications

pregnancy, kidney disease, children, any self-medication

anticoagulant medications

Side Effects

cardiac arrhythmia, nausea, death from plant ingestion

antiplatelet effects

Drug Interactions

0 known interactions

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

Sources: WHO Monographs · NCCIH · PubMed · Commission E