Protea cynaroides vs Lentibularia vulgaris

Side-by-side comparison of medicinal herbs

Herb

Protea cynaroides

Respiratory

Utricularia vulgaris

Respiratory

Protea cynaroides

❌ Not recommended in pregnancy

❌ Not recommended while nursing

Lentibularia vulgaris

❌ Not recommended in pregnancy

❌ Not recommended while nursing

Description

National flower of South Africa used by indigenous peoples for chest conditions and as a cough medicine.

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

Active Compounds

cynaroside, flavonoids, tannins, phenolics

flavonoids, tannins, saponins, mucilage

Traditional Uses

Chest conditions in South African folk medicine, Cough remedy, Fever treatment

cough, respiratory conditions, skin conditions

Modern Uses

Expectorant properties, Anti-inflammatory effects

expectorant, anti-inflammatory

Adult Dosage

5-10 g dried flower or bark as decoction

3-5g dried plant tea 2x/day

Contraindications

Limited clinical data

pregnancy

Side Effects

None documented

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