Ratibida columnifera vs Cleome Gynandra

Side-by-side comparison of medicinal herbs

Herb

Ratibida columnifera

Analgesic

Cleome Gynandra

Cleome gynandra

Analgesic

⚠️ Pregnancy & Nursing Warnings

Ratibida columnifera

❌ Not recommended in pregnancy

❌ Not recommended while nursing

Cleome Gynandra

✅ Generally safe in pregnancy

✅ Generally safe while nursing

Description

Plains coneflower used by Lakota, Cheyenne, and Blackfoot for headache, fever, and skin conditions.

Annual herb native to tropical Africa and Asia used as both a vegetable and medicine across sub-Saharan Africa for pain, infections, and respiratory conditions.

Active Compounds

sesquiterpene lactones, flavonoids, tannins

glucosinolates, flavonoids, alkaloids, saponins

Traditional Uses

headache, fever, wound healing, stomachache

headache, fever, wounds, respiratory infections, digestive disorders

Modern Uses

anti-inflammatory, analgesic, antipyretic

analgesic, antimicrobial, anti-inflammatory, antispasmodic

Adult Dosage

3-5g dried herb tea 2x/day

Fresh leaves as vegetable or 5–10g as tea daily

Contraindications

Asteraceae allergy

pregnancy high doses, allergy to Cleomaceae

Side Effects

contact dermatitis

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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