Seseli Tortuosum Herb vs Ferula tingitana

Side-by-side comparison of medicinal herbs

Herb

Seseli Tortuosum Herb

Seseli tortuosum

Digestive

Digestive

Seseli Tortuosum Herb

❌ Not recommended in pregnancy

❌ Not recommended while nursing

Ferula tingitana

❌ Not recommended in pregnancy

❌ Not recommended while nursing

Description

Mediterranean Apiaceae used in folk medicine for diuretic, antispasmodic, and digestive conditions across Southern Europe.

A North African giant fennel species used in folk medicine similar to other Ferula species.

Active Compounds

seselin, osthole, isopimpinellin, bergapten

furanocoumarins, sesquiterpenes, ferulic acid

Traditional Uses

digestive antispasmodic in Mediterranean folk medicine, urinary diuretic treatment, anti-inflammatory use

Digestive conditions, Anti-inflammatory use, Antispasmodic herb

Modern Uses

antispasmodic, diuretic, anti-inflammatory

Anti-inflammatory research, Limited studies

Adult Dosage

2-4g dried herb as tea

Consult practitioner

Contraindications

pregnancy, photosensitivity - furanocoumarin content

Phototoxic, Pregnancy caution

Side Effects

photosensitization

Phototoxicity

Drug Interactions

0 known interactions

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

Sources: WHO Monographs · NCCIH · PubMed · Commission E