Fumitory European vs Solanum americanum

Side-by-side comparison of medicinal herbs

Herb

Fumitory European

Fumaria capreolata

Liver Support

Solanum americanum

Liver Support

⚠️ Pregnancy & Nursing Warnings

Fumitory European

❌ Not recommended in pregnancy

❌ Not recommended while nursing

Solanum americanum

❌ Not recommended in pregnancy

❌ Not recommended while nursing

Description

European climbing fumitory used for liver and skin conditions; alkaloid-rich herb that requires careful dosing for digestive and dermatological benefits.

Pantropical weed closely related to S. nigrum; leaves used similarly in traditional medicine across Africa and Asia.

Active Compounds

fumarine, protopine, coptisine, sanguinarine, cryptopine

solanine, solanidine, glycoalkaloids, polyphenols, saponins

Traditional Uses

Liver conditions, Skin diseases, Gallbladder disorders, Hypertension

liver conditions, fever, skin diseases, diuretic

Modern Uses

Hepatoprotective effects, Anti-inflammatory activity, Antihypertensive properties, Antispasmodic action

hepatoprotective, antipyretic, anti-inflammatory

Adult Dosage

Herb tea: 1-2 cups daily; 1-2ml tincture 3x daily

Leaf decoction 5-10g 2x/day

Contraindications

Pregnancy, Glaucoma, Children

pregnancy, raw consumption, large doses

Side Effects

Nausea at high doses

solanine toxicity, GI 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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