Lychnis flos-cuculi vs Tabernaemontana divaricata

Side-by-side comparison of medicinal herbs

Herb

Lychnis flos-cuculi

Anti-inflammatory

Anti-inflammatory

Lychnis flos-cuculi

❌ Not recommended in pregnancy

❌ Not recommended while nursing

Tabernaemontana divaricata

❌ Not recommended in pregnancy

❌ Not recommended while nursing

Description

Wetland meadow flower used in European folk medicine for fever reduction and wound healing.

Pantropical ornamental with alkaloid-rich roots used in Ayurveda and Southeast Asian medicine.

Active Compounds

saponins, flavonoids, tannins

coronaridine, voacangine, ibogamine, dregamine, conoflorine

Traditional Uses

fever, wound healing, skin conditions

eye conditions, fever, arthritis, skin conditions, wound healing

Modern Uses

traditional fever remedy, topical wound care

anti-inflammatory, analgesic, antimicrobial, antipyretic

Adult Dosage

2-3g dried herb as tea 2x/day

Professional use only; root 0.5-2g

Contraindications

known allergy

cardiovascular disease, pregnancy, children

Side Effects

GI upset

GI irritation, cardiac effects at high doses

Drug Interactions

0 known interactions

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

Sources: WHO Monographs · NCCIH · PubMed · Commission E