Salvia pratensis vs Leptospermum Scoparium

Side-by-side comparison of medicinal herbs

Herb

Salvia pratensis

Antimicrobial

Leptospermum scoparium

Antimicrobial

Salvia pratensis

❌ Not recommended in pregnancy

❌ Not recommended while nursing

Leptospermum Scoparium

✅ Generally safe in pregnancy

✅ Generally safe while nursing

Description

European meadow sage with antibiotic properties; used in folk medicine for throat and skin conditions.

Shrub native to New Zealand used by Maori for wound healing and as the source of manuka honey, with potent antimicrobial methylglyoxal compounds.

Active Compounds

rosmarinic acid, luteolin, apigenin, ursolic acid, oleanolic acid

methylglyoxal, leptospermone, flavonoids, sesquiterpenes, triketones

Traditional Uses

sore throat, skin infections, wound healing, digestive disorders

wound healing, antimicrobial, skin infections, sore throat, anti-inflammatory

Modern Uses

antimicrobial, anti-inflammatory, astringent, antioxidant

wound healing, antimicrobial, anti-biofilm, skin care

Adult Dosage

3-5g dried herb or 2-3ml tincture daily

Manuka honey 1–2 tbsp daily or diluted oil topically

Contraindications

pregnancy large doses

allergy to Manuka, infants under 1 year (honey)

Side Effects

generally safe at therapeutic doses

rare allergic reactions, skin sensitization from oil

Drug Interactions

0 known interactions

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

Sources: WHO Monographs · NCCIH · PubMed · Commission E