Lilly Pilly vs Origanum Minutiflorum

Side-by-side comparison of medicinal herbs

Herb

Lilly Pilly

Syzygium luehmannii

Antimicrobial

Origanum Minutiflorum

Origanum minutiflorum

Antimicrobial

Description

Australian native tree with small spicy fruits used by Aboriginal peoples as food and medicine; high in antioxidants and antimicrobial compounds.

Wild oregano species endemic to Turkey used in traditional Anatolian medicine for respiratory infections, digestive disorders, and antifungal conditions.

Active Compounds

anthocyanins, ellagic acid, myricetin, folate

carvacrol, thymol, gamma-terpinene, flavonoids, rosmarinic acid

Traditional Uses

Nutritional food medicine, Treatment of infections, Anti-inflammatory applications

respiratory infections, antifungal, digestive disorders, antimicrobial, inflammation

Modern Uses

Antioxidant, Antimicrobial, Anti-inflammatory, Nutritive

antimicrobial, antifungal, anti-inflammatory, antioxidant

Adult Dosage

Fruit as food; 3-5g extract daily

3–5g dried herb as tea or essential oil 3–5 drops in carrier

Contraindications

No significant contraindications

pregnancy high doses, allergy to Lamiaceae

Side Effects

None known

skin irritation from oil, mild digestive upset

Drug Interactions

0 known interactions

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

Sources: WHO Monographs · NCCIH · PubMed · Commission E

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