Swamp Milkweed vs Lentibularia vulgaris

Side-by-side comparison of medicinal herbs

Herb

Swamp Milkweed

Asclepias incarnata

Respiratory

Utricularia vulgaris

Respiratory

Swamp Milkweed

❌ Not recommended in pregnancy

❌ Not recommended while nursing

Lentibularia vulgaris

❌ Not recommended in pregnancy

❌ Not recommended while nursing

Description

North American wetland perennial related to butterfly weed; used similarly for respiratory and digestive conditions.

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

Active Compounds

cardiac glycosides, asclepiadins, flavonoids, tannins

flavonoids, tannins, saponins, mucilage

Traditional Uses

Respiratory conditions, Worm expulsion, Laxative, Used in Iroquois medicine for rheumatism

cough, respiratory conditions, skin conditions

Modern Uses

Anthelmintic research, Cardiac glycoside study, Folk medicine documentation

expectorant, anti-inflammatory

Adult Dosage

1–2 g root as tea; 1–2 mL tincture 2–3x daily

3-5g dried plant tea 2x/day

Contraindications

Pregnancy, Cardiac conditions, Children

pregnancy

Side Effects

Nausea, Cardiac effects at high doses

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