Herb Robert vs Fomes Fomentarius

Side-by-side comparison of medicinal herbs

Herb

Herb Robert

Geranium robertianum

Skin and Topical

Fomes fomentarius

Skin and Topical

Herb Robert

✅ Generally safe in pregnancy

✅ Generally safe while nursing

Fomes Fomentarius

❌ Not recommended in pregnancy

❌ Not recommended while nursing

Description

A common European wildflower with a distinctive pungent smell, valued for its germanium content and blood-staunching properties.

A bracket fungus used across Northern Europe and Siberia traditionally as tinder and in folk medicine.

Active Compounds

Geraniin, Tannins, Organic germanium, Ellagic acid

fomentarins, polyphenols, triterpenoids

Traditional Uses

Wound healing, Diarrhea, Kidney support, Nosebleeds

wound healing, hemostasis, immune support, inflammation

Modern Uses

Antioxidant, Anti-inflammatory, Hemostatic, Antimicrobial

hemostatic, anti-inflammatory, immunostimulant

Adult Dosage

2-4g dried herb as tea 3x daily

1-3g extract daily

Contraindications

Pregnancy, Anticoagulant therapy

autoimmune conditions

Side Effects

GI upset (rare)

generally well tolerated

Drug Interactions

0 known interactions

Reviewed by: HerbAlly Editorial Team, Medical herbalists and healthcare professionals

Sources: WHO Monographs · NCCIH · PubMed · Commission E