Salvia glutinosa vs Bellis perennis

Side-by-side comparison of medicinal herbs

Herb

Salvia glutinosa

Skin and Topical

Skin and Topical

Salvia glutinosa

❌ Not recommended in pregnancy

❌ Not recommended while nursing

Bellis perennis

❌ Not recommended in pregnancy

❌ Not recommended while nursing

Description

European woodland sage used in folk medicine as wound healer and antiseptic.

Familiar European Asteraceae used in folk medicine for wounds, bruises, and respiratory conditions.

Active Compounds

diterpenes, flavonoids, rosmarinic acid

saponins, flavonoids, tannins, inulin

Traditional Uses

Wound healing in European folk medicine, Antiseptic use

Wound healing in European folk medicine, Bruise treatment, Respiratory conditions, Eye complaints

Modern Uses

Wound healing, Antimicrobial

Wound healing, Anti-inflammatory, Expectorant

Adult Dosage

3-5 g dried herb as tea; leaf paste on wounds

3-5 g fresh flowers as tea; 1-2 ml tincture; apply crushed flower to bruises

Contraindications

Pregnancy in high doses

Ragweed allergy, Pregnancy in high doses

Side Effects

Mild GI upset

Allergic reactions

Drug Interactions

0 known interactions

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

Sources: WHO Monographs · NCCIH · PubMed · Commission E