Scrophularia vs Fomes Fomentarius

Side-by-side comparison of medicinal herbs

Herb

Scrophularia

Scrophularia nodosa

Skin and Topical

Fomes fomentarius

Skin and Topical

Scrophularia

❌ Not recommended in pregnancy

❌ Not recommended while nursing

Fomes Fomentarius

❌ Not recommended in pregnancy

❌ Not recommended while nursing

Description

European hedgerow herb with cardiac and lymphatic properties used in traditional medicine for skin and glandular conditions.

A bracket fungus used across Northern Europe and Siberia traditionally as tinder and in folk medicine.

Active Compounds

harpagoside, aucubin, cinnamic acid, saponins, flavonoids

fomentarins, polyphenols, triterpenoids

Traditional Uses

European lymph herb, medieval skin disease, gland swelling remedy

wound healing, hemostasis, immune support, inflammation

Modern Uses

lymphatic congestion, skin conditions, anti-inflammatory, cardiac tonic (mild)

hemostatic, anti-inflammatory, immunostimulant

Adult Dosage

2-4g dried herb as tea 3x daily or 1-3ml tincture

1-3g extract daily

Contraindications

cardiac glycoside medications, tachycardia, pregnancy

autoimmune conditions

Side Effects

cardiac stimulation, purgation at high doses

generally well tolerated

Drug Interactions

0 known interactions

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

Sources: WHO Monographs · NCCIH · PubMed · Commission E