Rudbeckia laciniata vs Atis Tibetan

Side-by-side comparison of medicinal herbs

Herb

Rudbeckia laciniata

Digestive

Aconitum heterophyllum

Digestive

Rudbeckia laciniata

❌ Not recommended in pregnancy

❌ Not recommended while nursing

Atis Tibetan

✅ Generally safe in pregnancy

✅ Generally safe while nursing

Description

Woodland coneflower used by Cherokee for indigestion and fever; roots as food by some tribes.

Himalayan aconite species SAFE to use (unlike other Aconitum species).

Active Compounds

sesquiterpene lactones, flavonoids, tannins

Atisine, Heteratisine, Histisine, Non-toxic diterpenoid alkaloids

Traditional Uses

indigestion, fever, food source (roots)

Fever, Diarrhea, Vomiting, Parasites, Indigestion

Modern Uses

digestive aid, antipyretic

Antipyretic, Anti-diarrheal, Antimicrobial, Digestive tonic

Adult Dosage

3-5g dried herb tea 2x/day

1-3g powder daily

Contraindications

Asteraceae allergy

None commonly known

Side Effects

GI upset

Mild GI upset

Drug Interactions

0 known interactions

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

Sources: WHO Monographs · NCCIH · PubMed · Commission E