Lamium purpureum vs Cloudberry

Side-by-side comparison of medicinal herbs

Herb

Lamium purpureum

Nutritive

Rubus chamaemorus

Nutritive

Description

European annual weed with edible and medicinal properties; spring tonic herb.

Prized circumpolar fruit of Scandinavia, Finland, and Russia used as vitamin C source and antimicrobial in Nordic folk medicine.

Active Compounds

iridoids, tannins, flavonoids, phenolic acids

vitamin C, anthocyanins, ellagic acid, quercetin, citric acid

Traditional Uses

spring tonic, wound healing, digestive aid, bleeding

Scurvy prevention and vitamin C source in Nordic medicine, Wound healing, Diarrhea and digestive conditions, Urinary tract support

Modern Uses

anti-inflammatory, astringent, nutritive

Antioxidant, Antimicrobial, Anti-inflammatory, Immune support

Adult Dosage

3-5g fresh or dried herb daily

Fresh berries as food; leaf tea 2-3 cups daily

Contraindications

pregnancy large doses

None established as food

Side Effects

generally very safe as food

Generally safe as food

Drug Interactions

0 known interactions

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

Sources: WHO Monographs · NCCIH · PubMed · Commission E