Isatis Tinctoria Herb vs Origanum Minutiflorum

Side-by-side comparison of medicinal herbs

Herb

Isatis Tinctoria Herb

Isatis tinctoria

Antimicrobial

Origanum Minutiflorum

Origanum minutiflorum

Antimicrobial

⚠️ Pregnancy & Nursing Warnings

Isatis Tinctoria Herb

❌ Not recommended in pregnancy

❌ Not recommended while nursing

Origanum Minutiflorum

✅ Generally safe in pregnancy

✅ Generally safe while nursing

Description

Ancient European blue dye plant used in TCM as Da Qing Ye for its potent antiviral and anti-inflammatory properties.

Wild oregano species endemic to Turkey used in traditional Anatolian medicine for respiratory infections, digestive disorders, and antifungal conditions.

Active Compounds

sinigrin, indirubin, indigo, tryptanthrin

carvacrol, thymol, gamma-terpinene, flavonoids, rosmarinic acid

Traditional Uses

antiviral treatment in TCM, treatment of influenza and infections, fever clearing herb

respiratory infections, antifungal, digestive disorders, antimicrobial, inflammation

Modern Uses

antiviral, anti-inflammatory, antibacterial

antimicrobial, antifungal, anti-inflammatory, antioxidant

Adult Dosage

9-15g dried leaf decoction or 500mg extract

3–5g dried herb as tea or essential oil 3–5 drops in carrier

Contraindications

pregnancy, cold constitutions

pregnancy high doses, allergy to Lamiaceae

Side Effects

GI cold effects, nausea in cold patterns

skin irritation from oil, 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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