Stachys Lavandulifolia vs Lavandula dentata

Side-by-side comparison of medicinal herbs

Herb

Stachys Lavandulifolia

Stachys lavandulifolia

Nervine

Nervine

Stachys Lavandulifolia

❌ Not recommended in pregnancy

❌ Not recommended while nursing

Lavandula dentata

❌ Not recommended in pregnancy

❌ Not recommended while nursing

Description

Aromatic herb native to Iran and the Caucasus used in Persian traditional medicine as a digestive herb, nervine, and anti-inflammatory.

Mediterranean lavender species with distinctive dentate leaves; used in North African folk medicine.

Active Compounds

iridoid glycosides, flavonoids, essential oils, alkaloids

fenchone, lavandulyl acetate, linalyl acetate, camphor, borneol

Traditional Uses

digestive disorders, nervine, anti-inflammatory, wound healing, headache

headache, digestive disorders, antimicrobial, wounds

Modern Uses

antispasmodic, nervine, anti-inflammatory, wound healing

antimicrobial, anti-inflammatory, sedative, analgesic

Adult Dosage

3–5g herb as tea 3x daily

2-4g dried herb or essential oil diluted

Contraindications

pregnancy high doses, allergy

pregnancy high doses, epilepsy

Side Effects

mild sedation, digestive upset

GI upset, skin irritation with undiluted oil

Drug Interactions

0 known interactions

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

Sources: WHO Monographs · NCCIH · PubMed · Commission E