Scandix Pecten-veneris Herb vs Mentha longifolia

Side-by-side comparison of medicinal herbs

Herb

Scandix Pecten-veneris Herb

Scandix pecten-veneris

Digestive

Digestive

Scandix Pecten-veneris Herb

✅ Generally safe in pregnancy

❌ Not recommended while nursing

Mentha longifolia

❌ Not recommended in pregnancy

❌ Not recommended while nursing

Description

Mediterranean field herb historically used in folk medicine for digestive conditions and as a nutritional potherb.

Wild mint widespread across Europe, Asia, and Africa; used in traditional medicine across many cultures.

Active Compounds

flavonoids, phenolic acids, essential oils

pulegone, piperitenone, menthol traces, carvone, beta-pinene

Traditional Uses

nutritional potherb in Mediterranean folk medicine, digestive tonic use, treatment of fever

digestive disorders, fever, respiratory infections, headache

Modern Uses

nutritive, digestive, anti-inflammatory

antipyretic, carminative, antimicrobial, anti-inflammatory

Adult Dosage

Fresh herb as food; 2-4g as tea

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

Contraindications

apiaceae allergy

pregnancy large amounts - pulegone emmenagogue, GERD

Side Effects

rare allergic reaction

GI upset, liver concerns with pulegone-rich preparations

Drug Interactions

0 known interactions

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

Sources: WHO Monographs · NCCIH · PubMed · Commission E