Ferulago angulata vs Ajuga iva

Side-by-side comparison of medicinal herbs

Herb

Ferulago angulata

Metabolic

Metabolic

Ferulago angulata

❌ Not recommended in pregnancy

❌ Not recommended while nursing

Ajuga iva

❌ Not recommended in pregnancy

❌ Not recommended while nursing

Description

Iranian mountain Apiaceae used in traditional medicine for digestive complaints and diabetes management.

North African and Middle Eastern Ajuga species widely used in traditional Moroccan and Tunisian medicine.

Active Compounds

osthole, imperatorin, bergapten, flavonoids

neo-clerodane diterpenes, ajugarin, phytoecdysteroids, flavonoids

Traditional Uses

Digestive complaints in Iranian folk medicine, Diabetes management, Anti-inflammatory

diabetes, digestive disorders, gout, antimicrobial, anti-inflammatory

Modern Uses

Antidiabetic effects, Anti-inflammatory, Antifungal

antidiabetic, anti-inflammatory, antimicrobial, antioxidant

Adult Dosage

3-6 g dried herb as tea

3-5g dried herb or 1-2ml tincture daily

Contraindications

Pregnancy, Furocoumarins photosensitivity, Diabetes medications

pregnancy, liver disease

Side Effects

Photosensitivity, Hypoglycemia

GI upset

Drug Interactions

0 known interactions

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

Sources: WHO Monographs · NCCIH · PubMed · Commission E