Muscari comosum vs Cercis siliquastrum

Side-by-side comparison of medicinal herbs

Herb

Muscari comosum

Digestive

Digestive

Muscari comosum

✅ Generally safe in pregnancy

✅ Generally safe while nursing

Cercis siliquastrum

❌ Not recommended in pregnancy

❌ Not recommended while nursing

Description

Mediterranean bulbous plant with striking tassel-like flowers, traditional food and medicine in Italy and Greece.

A Mediterranean ornamental tree with acidic flowers and bark used in folk medicine for digestive and astringent properties.

Active Compounds

homoisoflavonoids, saponins, flavonoids

tannins, flavonoids, anthocyanins

Traditional Uses

Traditional Italian Apulian folk food - bulbs eaten as lampascioni, Used in Mediterranean folk medicine for digestive conditions

Astringent use, Digestive tonic, Diarrhea remedy

Modern Uses

Edible traditional food plant, Digestive support, Anti-inflammatory, Prebiotic fiber

Antioxidant activity, Anti-inflammatory research

Adult Dosage

Bulbs as food after cooking and debittering

2g dried bark or flowers as tea

Contraindications

Raw bulbs bitter and irritant

Pregnancy caution

Side Effects

Gastrointestinal irritation raw

Mild reactions

Drug Interactions

0 known interactions

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

Sources: WHO Monographs · NCCIH · PubMed · Commission E