Micromeria graeca vs Mentha cervina

Side-by-side comparison of medicinal herbs

Herb

Micromeria graeca

Digestive

Digestive

Micromeria graeca

❌ Not recommended in pregnancy

❌ Not recommended while nursing

Mentha cervina

❌ Not recommended in pregnancy

❌ Not recommended while nursing

Description

Mediterranean aromatic herb used in Greek folk medicine as digestive tonic and antimicrobial.

Rare European aquatic mint with distinctive flavor used in traditional Portuguese medicine.

Active Compounds

pulegone, carvacrol, thymol, piperitenone

piperitone, beta-pinene, limonene, flavonoids

Traditional Uses

digestive disorders, respiratory infections, antimicrobial

Modern Uses

carminative, antimicrobial, anti-inflammatory

Adult Dosage

2-4g dried herb daily

3-5g dried herb daily

Contraindications

pregnancy - pulegone, kidney disease

GERD, pregnancy large doses

Side Effects

GI upset

Drug Interactions

0 known interactions

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

Sources: WHO Monographs · NCCIH · PubMed · Commission E