Rosa rugosa vs Menyanthes trifoliata

Side-by-side comparison of medicinal herbs

Herb

Rosa rugosa

Digestive

Digestive

Rosa rugosa

✅ Generally safe in pregnancy

✅ Generally safe while nursing

Menyanthes trifoliata

❌ Not recommended in pregnancy

❌ Not recommended while nursing

Description

East Asian rose with large flavorful hips and petals used medicinally for digestive, liver, and skin conditions.

Aquatic plant of boggy areas in northern hemisphere; traditional bitter tonic and rheumatic remedy.

Active Compounds

ascorbic acid, quercetin, kaempferol, tannins, geraniol

menyanthine, foliamenthin, loganin, caffeic acid, ferulic acid, rutin

Traditional Uses

Digestive conditions in TCM, Liver Qi stagnation, Skin conditions, Fragrant ceremonial use

rheumatism, digestive bitters, liver support, fever, skin conditions

Modern Uses

Antioxidant dense, Digestive tonic, Skin care

anti-inflammatory, bitter tonic, antioxidant, diuretic

Adult Dosage

5-10 g hips or 2-4 g dried petals as tea

1-3g dried leaf or 1-2ml tincture daily

Contraindications

None significant

pregnancy, acute GI inflammation, diarrhea

Side Effects

Mild GI upset

nausea at high doses, diarrhea

Drug Interactions

0 known interactions

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

Sources: WHO Monographs · NCCIH · PubMed · Commission E