Leucojum vernum vs Lavandula dentata

Side-by-side comparison of medicinal herbs

Herb

Leucojum vernum

Nervine

Nervine

Leucojum vernum

❌ Not recommended in pregnancy

❌ Not recommended while nursing

Lavandula dentata

❌ Not recommended in pregnancy

❌ Not recommended while nursing

Description

European spring bulb related to snowdrop, contains galantamine precursors, used in folk medicine.

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

Active Compounds

galantamine, lycorine, leucojamine, alkaloids

fenchone, lavandulyl acetate, linalyl acetate, camphor, borneol

Traditional Uses

Traditional European folk medicine for neurological conditions, Used in folk medicine of Central Europe for headaches

headache, digestive disorders, antimicrobial, wounds

Modern Uses

Traditional neurological folk herb, Galantamine research interest, Anti-inflammatory

antimicrobial, anti-inflammatory, sedative, analgesic

Adult Dosage

Traditional preparations only with extreme caution

2-4g dried herb or essential oil diluted

Contraindications

All conditions without medical supervision, Pregnancy, Children

pregnancy high doses, epilepsy

Side Effects

Vomiting, Convulsions

GI upset, skin irritation with undiluted oil

Drug Interactions

0 known interactions

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

Sources: WHO Monographs · NCCIH · PubMed · Commission E