Lamium Album Herb vs Sappanwood

Side-by-side comparison of medicinal herbs

Herb

Lamium Album Herb

Lamium album

Womens Health

Caesalpinia sappan

Womens Health

Lamium Album Herb

❌ Not recommended in pregnancy

❌ Not recommended while nursing

Sappanwood

❌ Not recommended in pregnancy

❌ Not recommended while nursing

Description

Non-stinging nettle relative used in European folk medicine for women health, respiratory conditions, and skin healing.

Thai and Chinese medicinal heartwood used to invigorate blood, resolve stasis, and reduce swelling.

Active Compounds

lamioside, iridoids, flavonoids, tannins

brazilin, sappanchalcone, 3-deoxysappanone, protosappanin

Traditional Uses

leucorrhea and vaginal discharge treatment in European folk medicine, respiratory mucus remedy, wound healing herb

blood stasis, menstrual disorders, wound swelling, infections

Modern Uses

astringent, anti-inflammatory, expectorant

antiplatelet, anti-inflammatory, antimicrobial, analgesic

Adult Dosage

3-6g dried herb as tea or tincture

3-9g heartwood daily

Contraindications

pregnancy - emmenagogue at high doses

pregnancy, bleeding disorders

Side Effects

none significant

anticoagulant effect

Drug Interactions

0 known interactions

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

Sources: WHO Monographs · NCCIH · PubMed · Commission E