Oenanthe crocata vs Cicuta virosa

Side-by-side comparison of medicinal herbs

Herb

Oenanthe crocata

Antimicrobial

Antimicrobial

Oenanthe crocata

❌ Not recommended in pregnancy

❌ Not recommended while nursing

Cicuta virosa

❌ Not recommended in pregnancy

❌ Not recommended while nursing

Description

European wetland Apiaceae - one of the most poisonous plants in Europe; included for recognition warning.

European wetland Apiaceae among most poisonous plants; included for toxicological awareness and identification.

Active Compounds

oenanthotoxin, cicutoxin, falcarinol

cicutoxin, cicutol, falcarinol

Traditional Uses

WARNING - highly toxic - no medicinal use, Often confused with edible plants

WARNING - highly toxic - no medicinal use, Fatal if confused with other plants

Modern Uses

Research compound only - poison identification

Toxicological research only

Adult Dosage

LETHAL PLANT - ZERO medicinal use - NEVER USE

LETHAL PLANT - NEVER USE

Contraindications

LETHAL - entire plant toxic, All conditions - this is a deadly poison

LETHAL - entire plant toxic, All conditions - deadly poison

Side Effects

Death from seizures and respiratory failure

Death from convulsive seizures

Drug Interactions

0 known interactions

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

Sources: WHO Monographs · NCCIH · PubMed · Commission E