Lavandula dentata vs Stachys Lavandulifolia

Side-by-side comparison of medicinal herbs

Herb

Lavandula dentata

Nervine

Stachys lavandulifolia

Nervine

Lavandula dentata

❌ Not recommended in pregnancy

❌ Not recommended while nursing

Stachys Lavandulifolia

❌ Not recommended in pregnancy

❌ Not recommended while nursing

Description

Mediterranean lavender species with distinctive dentate leaves; used in North African folk medicine.

Aromatic herb native to Iran and the Caucasus used in Persian traditional medicine as a digestive herb, nervine, and anti-inflammatory.

Active Compounds

fenchone, lavandulyl acetate, linalyl acetate, camphor, borneol

iridoid glycosides, flavonoids, essential oils, alkaloids

Traditional Uses

headache, digestive disorders, antimicrobial, wounds

digestive disorders, nervine, anti-inflammatory, wound healing, headache

Modern Uses

antimicrobial, anti-inflammatory, sedative, analgesic

antispasmodic, nervine, anti-inflammatory, wound healing

Adult Dosage

2-4g dried herb or essential oil diluted

3–5g herb as tea 3x daily

Contraindications

pregnancy high doses, epilepsy

pregnancy high doses, allergy

Side Effects

GI upset, skin irritation with undiluted oil

mild sedation, digestive upset

Drug Interactions

0 known interactions

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

Sources: WHO Monographs · NCCIH · PubMed · Commission E