Sanicula europaea vs Bellis perennis

Side-by-side comparison of medicinal herbs

Herb

Sanicula europaea

Skin and Topical

Skin and Topical

Sanicula europaea

❌ Not recommended in pregnancy

❌ Not recommended while nursing

Bellis perennis

❌ Not recommended in pregnancy

❌ Not recommended while nursing

Description

European forest Apiaceae used for wound healing, respiratory conditions, and as traditional vulnerary.

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

Active Compounds

sanicine, allantoin, tannins, saponins

saponins, flavonoids, tannins, inulin

Traditional Uses

Wound healing in European folk medicine, Respiratory conditions, Internal bleeding, Blood purification

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

Modern Uses

Wound healing, Expectorant, Hemostatic

Wound healing, Anti-inflammatory, Expectorant

Adult Dosage

3-5 g dried herb as tea; apply as wash to 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