Heal All Spica vs Fumitory European

Side-by-side comparison of medicinal herbs

Herb

Heal All Spica

Prunella vulgaris spica

Liver Support

Fumitory European

Fumaria capreolata

Liver Support

⚠️ Pregnancy & Nursing Warnings

Heal All Spica

❌ Not recommended in pregnancy

❌ Not recommended while nursing

Fumitory European

❌ Not recommended in pregnancy

❌ Not recommended while nursing

Description

TCM uses the flower spike as Xia Ku Cao for liver fire and thyroid conditions; cooling and anti-inflammatory.

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

Active Compounds

rosmarinic acid, ursolic acid, rutin, caffeic acid, tannins

fumarine, protopine, coptisine, sanguinarine, cryptopine

Traditional Uses

Liver fire conditions in TCM, Thyroid swellings, Hypertension from liver fire, Scrofula

Liver conditions, Skin diseases, Gallbladder disorders, Hypertension

Modern Uses

Anti-inflammatory, Antihypertensive, Thyroid research, Antiviral

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

Adult Dosage

9-15g dried spikes; 2-4ml tincture

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

Contraindications

Spleen deficiency and cold conditions

Pregnancy, Glaucoma, Children

Side Effects

Loose stools with cold constitution

Nausea at high doses

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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