Qing Hao Aerial vs Origanum Minutiflorum

Side-by-side comparison of medicinal herbs

Herb

Qing Hao Aerial

Artemisia annua aerial

Antimicrobial

Origanum Minutiflorum

Origanum minutiflorum

Antimicrobial

⚠️ Pregnancy & Nursing Warnings

Qing Hao Aerial

❌ Not recommended in pregnancy

❌ Not recommended while nursing

Origanum Minutiflorum

✅ Generally safe in pregnancy

✅ Generally safe while nursing

Description

The aerial herb form of artemisia annua used in TCM for cooling heat; separate from artemisinin extraction.

Wild oregano species endemic to Turkey used in traditional Anatolian medicine for respiratory infections, digestive disorders, and antifungal conditions.

Active Compounds

artemisinin, arteannuic acid, artemisinic acid, quercetin, camphor

carvacrol, thymol, gamma-terpinene, flavonoids, rosmarinic acid

Traditional Uses

Cools heat and summer fever, Malarial fever patterns in TCM, Yin deficiency heat, Bone-steaming fever

respiratory infections, antifungal, digestive disorders, antimicrobial, inflammation

Modern Uses

Antimalarial, Anti-inflammatory, Antiviral, Antipyretic

antimicrobial, antifungal, anti-inflammatory, antioxidant

Adult Dosage

6-12g dried aerial parts

3–5g dried herb as tea or essential oil 3–5 drops in carrier

Contraindications

Spleen cold deficiency, Pregnancy caution, Drug interactions

pregnancy high doses, allergy to Lamiaceae

Side Effects

GI upset

skin irritation from oil, mild digestive 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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