Ottoman Rosehip vs Samento Amazonian

Side-by-side comparison of medicinal herbs

Herb

Ottoman Rosehip

Rosa canina var. turcica

Immune Support

Uncaria tomentosa (POA-free)

Immune Support

Ottoman Rosehip

✅ Generally safe in pregnancy

✅ Generally safe while nursing

Samento Amazonian

❌ Not recommended in pregnancy

❌ Not recommended while nursing

Description

Rose variety widespread across Anatolia used in Ottoman medicine for vitamin C supplementation and urinary health.

Specialized pentacyclic-only cats claw extract for Lyme and immune conditions.

Active Compounds

vitamin C, flavonoids, tannins, pectin

Pentacyclic oxindole alkaloids only, Quinovic acid glycosides

Traditional Uses

vitamin supplement, urinary tract infections, cold and flu remedy

Lyme disease, Chronic immune conditions, Inflammation

Modern Uses

vitamin C source, immune support, anti-inflammatory

Enhanced immune modulator, Anti-inflammatory, Antimicrobial

Adult Dosage

2-5g dried hips as tea or 500-1000mg extract daily

15-40 drops tincture 1-3x daily

Contraindications

oxalate kidney stones - high vitamin C

Autoimmune diseases, Pregnancy, Organ transplant

Side Effects

mild laxative effect

Herxheimer reaction, GI upset

Drug Interactions

0 known interactions

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

Sources: WHO Monographs · NCCIH · PubMed · Commission E