Lamiaceae Betony vs Dracocephalum moldavica

Side-by-side comparison of medicinal herbs

Herb

Lamiaceae Betony

Stachys betonica

Nervine

Nervine

Lamiaceae Betony

❌ Not recommended in pregnancy

❌ Not recommended while nursing

Dracocephalum moldavica

❌ Not recommended in pregnancy

❌ Not recommended while nursing

Description

Ancient European nervine used since Roman times for headache, anxiety, digestive bitters, and nervous system support.

European and Central Asian herb with lemon fragrance; used for digestive and nervous conditions.

Active Compounds

betaine, stachydrine, caffeic acid, flavonoids

rosmarinic acid, luteolin, acacetin, apigenin, ursolic acid

Traditional Uses

headache and migraine remedy in European folk medicine, digestive bitter tonic, nervine for anxiety

digestive disorders, anxiety, headache, antimicrobial

Modern Uses

nervine, digestive bitter, anti-inflammatory

carminative, anxiolytic, anti-inflammatory, antioxidant

Adult Dosage

2-6g dried herb as tea or 4ml tincture

3-5g dried herb or 2-3ml tincture daily

Contraindications

pregnancy, hypotension - may lower blood pressure

pregnancy large doses, sedative medications

Side Effects

mild hypotension

generally safe

Drug Interactions

0 known interactions

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

Sources: WHO Monographs · NCCIH · PubMed · Commission E