Styrax officinalis vs Lentibularia vulgaris

Side-by-side comparison of medicinal herbs

Herb

Styrax officinalis

Respiratory

Utricularia vulgaris

Respiratory

Styrax officinalis

❌ Not recommended in pregnancy

❌ Not recommended while nursing

Lentibularia vulgaris

❌ Not recommended in pregnancy

❌ Not recommended while nursing

Description

A Mediterranean storax tree historically used for incense and medicine; resin used for skin and respiratory conditions.

Aquatic carnivorous plant; used in traditional Asian folk medicine for respiratory conditions.

Active Compounds

storax resin, cinnamic acid, ethyl cinnamate, terpenes

flavonoids, tannins, saponins, mucilage

Traditional Uses

Skin conditions, Respiratory use, Incense and ritual

cough, respiratory conditions, skin conditions

Modern Uses

Antiseptic activity, Expectorant use

expectorant, anti-inflammatory

Adult Dosage

Topical application

3-5g dried plant tea 2x/day

Contraindications

Skin sensitivity

pregnancy

Side Effects

Skin irritation

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