Herb Bennet vs Astrantia major

Side-by-side comparison of medicinal herbs

Herb

Herb Bennet

Geum urbanum var.

Digestive

Astrantia major

Digestive

⚠️ Pregnancy & Nursing Warnings

Herb Bennet

❌ Not recommended in pregnancy

❌ Not recommended while nursing

Astrantia major

❌ Not recommended in pregnancy

❌ Not recommended while nursing

Description

Variant form of wood avens with similar clove-scented root properties used throughout European folk medicine for digestive and antimicrobial conditions.

European mountain Apiaceae used in folk medicine for digestive and respiratory conditions.

Active Compounds

eugenol, gein, tannins, flavonoids, resin

astrangin, saponins, tannins, flavonoids

Traditional Uses

Digestive conditions in European folk medicine, Wound healing and antisepsis, Fevers and infections, Mouth and throat gargle

Digestive conditions in European folk medicine, Respiratory complaints, Wound healing

Modern Uses

Astringent, Anti-inflammatory, Antimicrobial, Antidiarrheal

Anti-inflammatory effects, Digestive tonic, Antimicrobial

Adult Dosage

2-4g dried root tea 2-3x daily; gargle as needed

2-4 g dried root as tea

Contraindications

Constipation tendency, Pregnancy in large doses

Pregnancy in high doses

Side Effects

Constipation with excess tannin

Mild 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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