Helenium autumnale vs Stereospermum Suaveolens

Side-by-side comparison of medicinal herbs

Herb

Helenium autumnale

Respiratory

Stereospermum Suaveolens

Stereospermum suaveolens

Respiratory

⚠️ Pregnancy & Nursing Warnings

Helenium autumnale

❌ Not recommended in pregnancy

❌ Not recommended while nursing

Stereospermum Suaveolens

❌ Not recommended in pregnancy

❌ Not recommended while nursing

Description

North American Asteraceae used by Native Americans as sneezing powder and for respiratory conditions.

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

helenalin, flavonoids, sesquiterpene lactones

scutellarein, hispidulin, sterols, tannins

Traditional Uses

Sneezing powder to clear sinuses, Respiratory conditions in Native American medicine, Fever

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

Modern Uses

Anti-inflammatory (helenalin), Antitumor research

anti-inflammatory, respiratory support, cardiotonic, antioxidant

Adult Dosage

Very small amounts only - sesquiterpene lactone toxicity

3–6g root bark powder daily

Contraindications

Sesquiterpene lactone sensitivity, Pregnancy, Contact dermatitis

pregnancy high doses, allergy

Side Effects

Skin sensitization, GI irritation

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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