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Spelt Wheat vs Lamium purpureum

Side-by-side comparison of medicinal herbs

Herb

Spelt Wheat

Triticum spelta

Nutritive

Lamium purpureum

Nutritive

Description

Ancient grain used in European traditional medicine for nutritional support and digestive wellness.

European annual weed with edible and medicinal properties; spring tonic herb.

Active Compounds

dietary fiber, B vitamins, minerals, gluten, phytates

iridoids, tannins, flavonoids, phenolic acids

Traditional Uses

German medieval nutrition, European monastic food, Hildegard von Bingen remedy

spring tonic, wound healing, digestive aid, bleeding

Modern Uses

nutritive, digestive support, nervous system nutrition, energy

anti-inflammatory, astringent, nutritive

Adult Dosage

As food: 50-100g grain daily

3-5g fresh or dried herb daily

Contraindications

celiac disease, wheat allergy, gluten sensitivity

pregnancy large doses

Side Effects

GI upset in gluten intolerance, bloating

generally very safe as food

Drug Interactions

0 known interactions

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

Sources: WHO Monographs · NCCIH · PubMed · Commission E

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