Spotted Bee Balm vs Swartzia Madagascariensis

Side-by-side comparison of medicinal herbs

Herb

Spotted Bee Balm

Monarda punctata

Antimicrobial

Swartzia Madagascariensis

Swartzia madagascariensis

Antimicrobial

⚠️ Pregnancy & Nursing Warnings

Spotted Bee Balm

❌ Not recommended in pregnancy

✅ Generally safe while nursing

Swartzia Madagascariensis

❌ Not recommended in pregnancy

❌ Not recommended while nursing

Description

Native North American annual or perennial; used by many Indigenous peoples for fevers, respiratory conditions and as food seasoning.

Southern African tree whose bark is used as an antifungal and antibacterial agent, particularly for skin conditions and respiratory infections.

Active Compounds

thymol, carvacrol, limonene, beta-myrcene, flavonoids

saponins, tannins, flavonoids, alkaloids, sterols

Traditional Uses

Fevers and respiratory conditions by Native Americans, Food seasoning in Indigenous cuisine, Wound antiseptic, Used by Delaware and other eastern tribes

Skin infections, Respiratory conditions, Fungal conditions, Snake bite

Modern Uses

Antimicrobial via high thymol content, Carminative, Diaphoretic, Anti-inflammatory

Antifungal activity, Antibacterial effects, Anti-inflammatory properties, Wound healing

Adult Dosage

2–3 g dried herb as tea; 1–2 mL tincture

Bark decoction: 1 cup twice daily; topical bark paste

Contraindications

Pregnancy in large doses, Allergy to Lamiaceae, Thyroid conditions

Pregnancy

Side Effects

GI irritation in excess, Thyroid interference possible

Mild digestive effects, Skin sensitization

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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