Fritillaria imperialis vs Stereospermum Suaveolens

Side-by-side comparison of medicinal herbs

Herb

Fritillaria imperialis

Respiratory

Stereospermum Suaveolens

Stereospermum suaveolens

Respiratory

⚠️ Pregnancy & Nursing Warnings

Fritillaria imperialis

❌ Not recommended in pregnancy

❌ Not recommended while nursing

Stereospermum Suaveolens

❌ Not recommended in pregnancy

❌ Not recommended while nursing

Description

Tall spring bulb from Turkey and Persia with dramatic crown of orange flowers, used in Persian traditional medicine.

Medium-sized tree of the Indian subcontinent and Southeast Asia, one of the Dashamoola herbs in Ayurveda used for respiratory, vata, and inflammatory conditions.

Active Compounds

imperialine, tulipalin, steroidal alkaloids, saponins

scutellarein, hispidulin, sterols, tannins

Traditional Uses

Traditional Persian and Turkish medicine for fever and pain, Used in Ayurveda and Middle Eastern folk medicine for cardiac conditions

respiratory disorders, vata conditions, inflammation, fever, cardiac tonic

Modern Uses

Anti-inflammatory, Antipyretic, Traditional cardiac support, Antitussive

anti-inflammatory, respiratory support, cardiotonic, antioxidant

Adult Dosage

Tea from bulb: 1-2g per cup 2x/day with caution

3–6g root bark powder daily

Contraindications

Pregnancy, Children, Large doses toxic

pregnancy high doses, allergy

Side Effects

Nausea, Alkaloid toxicity

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

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