Dracocephalum ruyschiana vs Auricularia Auricula

Side-by-side comparison of medicinal herbs

Herb

Dracocephalum ruyschiana

Cardiovascular

Auricularia auricula-judae

Cardiovascular

Dracocephalum ruyschiana

❌ Not recommended in pregnancy

❌ Not recommended while nursing

Auricularia Auricula

❌ Not recommended in pregnancy

❌ Not recommended while nursing

Description

Siberian and Central Asian medicinal herb used in traditional medicine for fever, heart conditions, and as nerve tonic.

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

Active Compounds

rosmarinic acid, flavonoids, terpenoids

beta-glucans, acidic polysaccharides, ergosterol, melanin

Traditional Uses

Fever treatment in Siberian folk medicine, Heart conditions, Nerve tonic

blood thinning, cholesterol, cardiovascular health, immune support

Modern Uses

Antipyretic effects, Cardiotonic, Antioxidant

antiplatelet, hypolipidemic, immunostimulant, anti-tumor

Adult Dosage

3-5 g dried herb as tea

1-3g daily or food amounts

Contraindications

Pregnancy

anticoagulant medications

Side Effects

Mild GI upset

antiplatelet effects

Drug Interactions

0 known interactions

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

Sources: WHO Monographs · NCCIH · PubMed · Commission E