Scadoxus puniceus vs Tilia Platyphyllos Herb

Side-by-side comparison of medicinal herbs

Herb

Scadoxus puniceus

Nervine

Tilia platyphyllos

Nervine

Scadoxus puniceus

❌ Not recommended in pregnancy

❌ Not recommended while nursing

Tilia Platyphyllos Herb

❌ Not recommended in pregnancy

❌ Not recommended while nursing

Description

African amaryllid used in Zulu and Sotho medicine for dizziness, chest pain, and as love medicine.

Large-leaved linden with particularly fragrant flowers used in European folk medicine for anxiety, cardiovascular, and cold conditions.

Active Compounds

lycorine, scadoxine, narciclasine, flavonoids

farnesol, kaempferol, quercetin, mucilage

Traditional Uses

Dizziness treatment in Zulu medicine, Chest pain, Love medicine, Incantations and rituals

anxiety and insomnia remedy in European folk medicine, cardiovascular tonic, cold and fever diaphoretic

Modern Uses

Antiviral properties, Cytotoxic effects

anxiolytic, antispasmodic, diaphoretic

Adult Dosage

Traditional use only

2-4g dried flowers as tea 2-3x/day

Contraindications

Extremely toxic - all parts dangerous, Pregnancy

heart disease - large doses can be cardiotoxic, pregnancy

Side Effects

Severe toxicity if misused

cardiac effects with excessive use

Drug Interactions

0 known interactions

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

Sources: WHO Monographs · NCCIH · PubMed · Commission E