Oxtongue Bugloss vs Lentibularia vulgaris

Side-by-side comparison of medicinal herbs

Herb

Oxtongue Bugloss

Anchusa azurea

Respiratory

Lentibularia vulgaris

Utricularia vulgaris

Respiratory

⚠️ Pregnancy & Nursing Warnings

Oxtongue Bugloss

❌ Not recommended in pregnancy

❌ Not recommended while nursing

Lentibularia vulgaris

❌ Not recommended in pregnancy

❌ Not recommended while nursing

Description

Perennial Mediterranean herb with brilliant blue flowers; used in traditional Mediterranean and Middle Eastern medicine for respiratory and skin conditions.

Aquatic carnivorous plant; used in traditional Asian folk medicine for respiratory conditions.

Active Compounds

mucilage, tannins, pyrrolizidine alkaloids, flavonoids

flavonoids, tannins, saponins, mucilage

Traditional Uses

Respiratory catarrh in Mediterranean folk medicine, Skin conditions, Used in Turkish and Greek traditional medicine

cough, respiratory conditions, skin conditions

Modern Uses

Demulcent, Expectorant, Astringent

expectorant, anti-inflammatory

Adult Dosage

1–2 g dried leaves as tea; topical poultice

3-5g dried plant tea 2x/day

Contraindications

Pregnancy, Liver disease, Children, Prolonged use

pregnancy

Side Effects

Hepatotoxicity with prolonged use

mild GI upset

Drug Interactions

0 known interactions

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

Sources: WHO Monographs · NCCIH · PubMed · Commission E

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