Seseli libanotis vs Artemisia campestris

Side-by-side comparison of medicinal herbs

Herb

Seseli libanotis

Digestive

Digestive

Seseli libanotis

❌ Not recommended in pregnancy

❌ Not recommended while nursing

Artemisia campestris

❌ Not recommended in pregnancy

❌ Not recommended while nursing

Description

European Apiaceae used in folk medicine for digestive complaints and as aromatic herb.

European and Asian Artemisia used in folk medicine for digestive complaints and fever.

Active Compounds

isopimpinellin, bergapten, flavonoids

camphor, thujone (low), flavonoids, sesquiterpenes

Traditional Uses

Digestive complaints in European folk medicine, Aromatic use

Digestive complaints in European folk medicine, Fever reduction, Anthelmintic use

Modern Uses

Carminative effects, Anti-inflammatory

Carminative effects, Anthelmintic, Anti-inflammatory

Adult Dosage

2-4 g dried herb as tea

Contraindications

Pregnancy, Furocoumarins photosensitivity

Pregnancy, Epilepsy

Side Effects

Photosensitivity

Mild GI upset

Drug Interactions

0 known interactions

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

Sources: WHO Monographs · NCCIH · PubMed · Commission E