Scadoxus multiflorus vs Origanum Minutiflorum

Side-by-side comparison of medicinal herbs

Herb

Scadoxus multiflorus

Antimicrobial

Origanum Minutiflorum

Origanum minutiflorum

Antimicrobial

⚠️ Pregnancy & Nursing Warnings

Scadoxus multiflorus

❌ Not recommended in pregnancy

❌ Not recommended while nursing

Origanum Minutiflorum

✅ Generally safe in pregnancy

✅ Generally safe while nursing

Description

Tropical African bulb with spectacular orange-red spherical flower heads, used in traditional medicine.

Wild oregano species endemic to Turkey used in traditional Anatolian medicine for respiratory infections, digestive disorders, and antifungal conditions.

Active Compounds

lycorine, narciclasine, scadoxoside, alkaloids

carvacrol, thymol, gamma-terpinene, flavonoids, rosmarinic acid

Traditional Uses

Traditional East and West African medicine for fever and infections, Used by traditional healers across tropical Africa for malaria

respiratory infections, antifungal, digestive disorders, antimicrobial, inflammation

Modern Uses

Antimalarial research, Anti-inflammatory, Antiviral, Anticancer research narciclasine

antimicrobial, antifungal, anti-inflammatory, antioxidant

Adult Dosage

Traditional use with caution; toxic alkaloids

3–5g dried herb as tea or essential oil 3–5 drops in carrier

Contraindications

Pregnancy, Children, Large doses toxic

pregnancy high doses, allergy to Lamiaceae

Side Effects

Nausea, Alkaloid toxicity

skin irritation from oil, mild digestive upset

Drug Interactions

0 known interactions

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

Sources: WHO Monographs · NCCIH · PubMed · Commission E

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