Reseda Luteola Herb vs Tongan Turmeric

Side-by-side comparison of medicinal herbs

Herb

Reseda Luteola Herb

Reseda luteola

Anti-inflammatory

Curcuma longa var. australis

Anti-inflammatory

Reseda Luteola Herb

❌ Not recommended in pregnancy

❌ Not recommended while nursing

Tongan Turmeric

✅ Generally safe in pregnancy

❌ Not recommended while nursing

Description

European yellow dye plant used historically in folk medicine for skin conditions, anti-inflammatory, and fever.

Turmeric variety grown throughout Polynesia used in Tongan traditional medicine for anti-inflammatory and digestive conditions.

Active Compounds

luteolin, quercetin, isorhamnetin, flavonoids

curcumin, bisdemethoxycurcumin, turmerone

Traditional Uses

fever treatment in European folk medicine, skin condition remedy, anti-inflammatory herb

anti-inflammatory treatment, digestive tonic, skin condition remedy

Modern Uses

anti-inflammatory, antioxidant, antipyretic

anti-inflammatory, antioxidant, digestive

Adult Dosage

2-4g dried herb as tea

400-800mg curcumin extract daily

Contraindications

pregnancy

bile duct obstruction, anticoagulants

Side Effects

rare GI upset

GI upset at high doses, yellow staining

Drug Interactions

0 known interactions

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

Sources: WHO Monographs · NCCIH · PubMed · Commission E