Longan Leaf vs Salvia pratensis

Side-by-side comparison of medicinal herbs

Herb

Longan Leaf

Dimocarpus longan folium

Antimicrobial

Antimicrobial

Longan Leaf

❌ Not recommended in pregnancy

❌ Not recommended while nursing

Salvia pratensis

❌ Not recommended in pregnancy

❌ Not recommended while nursing

Description

Longan tree leaves used in Thai and Chinese folk medicine for fever, urinary conditions, and skin.

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

Active Compounds

quercetin, ellagic acid, corilagin, tannins, gallic acid

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

Traditional Uses

Fever reduction in Southeast Asian folk medicine, Urinary conditions, Skin infections, Thai folk remedy

sore throat, skin infections, wound healing, digestive disorders

Modern Uses

Antipyretic, Anti-inflammatory, Antimicrobial

antimicrobial, anti-inflammatory, astringent, antioxidant

Adult Dosage

3-6g dried leaf

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

Contraindications

Pregnancy caution

pregnancy large doses

Side Effects

GI upset

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