Rhinanthus minor vs Citrus medica

Side-by-side comparison of medicinal herbs

Herb

Rhinanthus minor

Digestive

Digestive

Rhinanthus minor

❌ Not recommended in pregnancy

❌ Not recommended while nursing

Citrus medica

✅ Generally safe in pregnancy

✅ Generally safe while nursing

Description

A hemiparasitic meadow plant used in folk medicine as a digestive and against scrofula.

Ancient citrus species; peel used in Ayurveda for digestive complaints; Etrog used in Jewish Sukkot.

Active Compounds

aucubin, catalpol, flavonoids

flavonoids, hesperidin, limonoids, vitamin C, essential oils

Traditional Uses

Digestive complaints, Scrofula treatment, Eye conditions

nausea, digestive complaints, respiratory, fever

Modern Uses

Limited modern research, Antioxidant activity

digestive tonic, antiemetic, antioxidant

Adult Dosage

2g dried herb as tea

Peel tea 5-10g 2x/day; preserved peel as digestive

Contraindications

Pregnancy caution

citrus allergy

Side Effects

Mild reactions

GI upset with excess acid

Drug Interactions

0 known interactions

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

Sources: WHO Monographs · NCCIH · PubMed · Commission E