Mahonia nervosa vs Fumitory Common

Side-by-side comparison of medicinal herbs

Herb

Mahonia nervosa

Liver Support

Fumaria officinalis var.

Liver Support

Mahonia nervosa

❌ Not recommended in pregnancy

❌ Not recommended while nursing

Fumitory Common

❌ Not recommended in pregnancy

❌ Not recommended while nursing

Description

Forest floor shrub of Pacific Northwest with long pinnate leaves, traditional medicine of Pacific Coast tribes.

European annual weed with adaptogenic blood pressure effects and liver-stimulating fumaric acid.

Active Compounds

berberine, berbamine, flavonoids, tannins

fumaric acid, protopine, cryptopine, fumariline, alkaloids

Traditional Uses

Traditional Pacific Northwest Native American medicine for liver and skin conditions, Used by Lummi and other tribes for digestive complaints

European blood purifier, liver bile herb, skin disease

Modern Uses

Antimicrobial, Liver support, Skin disease, Digestive bitter

liver bile stimulation, blood pressure adaptogen, skin conditions, digestive

Adult Dosage

Tincture: 2-4ml 3x/day

6g dried aerial parts as tea daily

Contraindications

Pregnancy, Neonates

pregnancy, glaucoma, beta-blockers

Side Effects

Neonatal jaundice, Mild gastrointestinal effects

sedation, GI upset, blood pressure changes

Drug Interactions

0 known interactions

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

Sources: WHO Monographs · NCCIH · PubMed · Commission E