Plantago maritima vs Lamium purpureum

Side-by-side comparison of medicinal herbs

Herb

Plantago maritima

Nutritive

Nutritive

Plantago maritima

✅ Generally safe in pregnancy

❌ Not recommended while nursing

Lamium purpureum

✅ Generally safe in pregnancy

✅ Generally safe while nursing

Description

Coastal plantain with high mineral content used in Nordic and British folk medicine.

European annual weed with edible and medicinal properties; spring tonic herb.

Active Compounds

aucubin, mucilage, tannins, minerals

iridoids, tannins, flavonoids, phenolic acids

Traditional Uses

wound healing, urinary conditions, mineral supplement

spring tonic, wound healing, digestive aid, bleeding

Modern Uses

nutritive supplement, wound care, urinary tonic

anti-inflammatory, astringent, nutritive

Adult Dosage

3-5g dried herb as tea 2x/day

3-5g fresh or dried herb daily

Contraindications

thyroid conditions due to iodine content

pregnancy large doses

Side Effects

mild digestive upset

generally very safe as food

Drug Interactions

0 known interactions

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

Sources: WHO Monographs · NCCIH · PubMed · Commission E