Filipendula Vulgaris Herb vs Seseli Tortuosum Herb

Side-by-side comparison of medicinal herbs

Herb

Filipendula Vulgaris Herb

Filipendula vulgaris

Digestive

Seseli tortuosum

Digestive

Filipendula Vulgaris Herb

❌ Not recommended in pregnancy

❌ Not recommended while nursing

Seseli Tortuosum Herb

❌ Not recommended in pregnancy

❌ Not recommended while nursing

Description

European meadow herb related to meadowsweet used in folk medicine for digestive conditions, kidney stones, and anti-inflammatory.

Mediterranean Apiaceae used in folk medicine for diuretic, antispasmodic, and digestive conditions across Southern Europe.

Active Compounds

salicylaldehyde trace, flavonoids, tannins, coumarin

seselin, osthole, isopimpinellin, bergapten

Traditional Uses

digestive tonic in European folk medicine, kidney stone prevention, anti-inflammatory treatment

digestive antispasmodic in Mediterranean folk medicine, urinary diuretic treatment, anti-inflammatory use

Modern Uses

digestive, anti-inflammatory, mild diuretic

antispasmodic, diuretic, anti-inflammatory

Adult Dosage

2-4g dried herb as tea

Contraindications

aspirin allergy, anticoagulants

pregnancy, photosensitivity - furanocoumarin content

Side Effects

rare GI upset

photosensitization

Drug Interactions

0 known interactions

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

Sources: WHO Monographs · NCCIH · PubMed · Commission E