Leptospermum Scoparium vs Salvia pratensis

Side-by-side comparison of medicinal herbs

Herb

Leptospermum Scoparium

Leptospermum scoparium

Antimicrobial

Antimicrobial

Leptospermum Scoparium

✅ Generally safe in pregnancy

✅ Generally safe while nursing

Salvia pratensis

❌ Not recommended in pregnancy

❌ Not recommended while nursing

Description

Shrub native to New Zealand used by Maori for wound healing and as the source of manuka honey, with potent antimicrobial methylglyoxal compounds.

European meadow sage with antibiotic properties; used in folk medicine for throat and skin conditions.

Active Compounds

methylglyoxal, leptospermone, flavonoids, sesquiterpenes, triketones

rosmarinic acid, luteolin, apigenin, ursolic acid, oleanolic acid

Traditional Uses

wound healing, antimicrobial, skin infections, sore throat, anti-inflammatory

sore throat, skin infections, wound healing, digestive disorders

Modern Uses

wound healing, antimicrobial, anti-biofilm, skin care

antimicrobial, anti-inflammatory, astringent, antioxidant

Adult Dosage

Manuka honey 1–2 tbsp daily or diluted oil topically

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

Contraindications

allergy to Manuka, infants under 1 year (honey)

pregnancy large doses

Side Effects

rare allergic reactions, skin sensitization from oil

generally safe at therapeutic doses

Drug Interactions

0 known interactions

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

Sources: WHO Monographs · NCCIH · PubMed · Commission E