Ferula Foetida Herb vs Pimpinella Major

Side-by-side comparison of medicinal herbs

Herb

Ferula Foetida Herb

Ferula foetida

Respiratory

Pimpinella major

Respiratory

Ferula Foetida Herb

❌ Not recommended in pregnancy

❌ Not recommended while nursing

Pimpinella Major

❌ Not recommended in pregnancy

❌ Not recommended while nursing

Description

Afghan species of asafoetida used in folk medicine as antispasmodic, anthelmintic, and expectorant herb.

Perennial herb of European meadows used in traditional European herbal medicine for respiratory conditions and catarrh.

Active Compounds

ferulic acid, asaresinotannol, foetidin, volatile sulfur compounds

pimpinellin, coumarins, essential oils, tannins, resin

Traditional Uses

antispasmodic for digestive conditions, expectorant for respiratory conditions, anthelmintic for intestinal parasites

respiratory catarrh, cough, bronchitis, digestive, sore throat

Modern Uses

antispasmodic, expectorant, anthelmintic

expectorant, antispasmodic, anti-inflammatory, antimicrobial

Adult Dosage

0.3-1g resin in formulas

3–5g root tea 3x daily

Contraindications

pregnancy, anticoagulants

pregnancy, allergy to Apiaceae, photosensitivity

Side Effects

strong sulfur odor, GI irritation

photosensitivity, nausea, mild digestive upset

Drug Interactions

0 known interactions

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

Sources: WHO Monographs · NCCIH · PubMed · Commission E