Prangos ferulacea vs Berkheya purpurea

Side-by-side comparison of medicinal herbs

Herb

Prangos ferulacea

Digestive

Digestive

Prangos ferulacea

❌ Not recommended in pregnancy

❌ Not recommended while nursing

Berkheya purpurea

❌ Not recommended in pregnancy

❌ Not recommended while nursing

Description

A Middle Eastern and Central Asian Apiaceae herb used for digestive, respiratory, and gynecological conditions.

A South African thistle used in Zulu medicine for digestive and respiratory conditions.

Active Compounds

furanocoumarins, flavonoids, terpenes

sesquiterpene lactones, flavonoids, tannins

Traditional Uses

Digestive conditions, Respiratory use, Gynecological tonic

Digestive conditions, Respiratory use, Anti-inflammatory herb

Modern Uses

Anti-inflammatory research, Antimicrobial activity

Adult Dosage

2-3g dried herb as tea

Contraindications

Phototoxic, Pregnancy caution

Asteraceae allergy, Pregnancy caution

Side Effects

Phototoxic dermatitis

Mild reactions

Drug Interactions

0 known interactions

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

Sources: WHO Monographs · NCCIH · PubMed · Commission E