Muscari armeniacum vs Fomes Fomentarius

Side-by-side comparison of medicinal herbs

Herb

Muscari armeniacum

Skin and Topical

Fomes fomentarius

Skin and Topical

Muscari armeniacum

❌ Not recommended in pregnancy

❌ Not recommended while nursing

Fomes Fomentarius

❌ Not recommended in pregnancy

❌ Not recommended while nursing

Description

Spring-flowering bulb of Eastern Mediterranean and Asia Minor, used in Turkish and Armenian folk medicine.

A bracket fungus used across Northern Europe and Siberia traditionally as tinder and in folk medicine.

Active Compounds

homoisoflavonoids, muscarin, flavonoids, saponins

fomentarins, polyphenols, triterpenoids

Traditional Uses

Traditional Turkish folk medicine for skin conditions and wound healing, Used in Armenian medicine for digestive and respiratory conditions

wound healing, hemostasis, immune support, inflammation

Modern Uses

Anti-inflammatory, Wound healing, Antimicrobial, Antioxidant

hemostatic, anti-inflammatory, immunostimulant

Adult Dosage

Tea from bulb: 1-2g per cup 2x/day

1-3g extract daily

Contraindications

Pregnancy, Bulb mildly toxic in large amounts

autoimmune conditions

Side Effects

Mild gastrointestinal effects

generally well tolerated

Drug Interactions

0 known interactions

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

Sources: WHO Monographs · NCCIH · PubMed · Commission E