Phlomis herba-venti vs Piper sarmentosum

Side-by-side comparison of medicinal herbs

Herb

Phlomis herba-venti

Digestive

Digestive

Phlomis herba-venti

❌ Not recommended in pregnancy

❌ Not recommended while nursing

Piper sarmentosum

✅ Generally safe in pregnancy

✅ Generally safe while nursing

Description

Middle Eastern Phlomis species used in Iranian and Turkish traditional medicine.

Southeast Asian creeping pepper; leaves eaten as vegetable and used medicinally across the region.

Active Compounds

phlomafruticosin, iridoids, phenylethanoids, flavonoids

phenylpropanoids, asaricin, sarmentine, methyl eugenol, caryophyllene

Traditional Uses

digestive disorders, antimicrobial, anti-inflammatory

digestive disorders, malaria, cough, anti-inflammatory, wound healing

Modern Uses

anti-inflammatory, antimicrobial, digestive

anti-inflammatory, antimalarial, antifungal, analgesic

Adult Dosage

2-4g dried herb daily

10-30g fresh leaves or 3-6g dried daily

Contraindications

pregnancy

pregnancy large doses

Side Effects

generally safe

generally safe at food doses

Drug Interactions

0 known interactions

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

Sources: WHO Monographs · NCCIH · PubMed · Commission E