Sweet Vernal Grass vs Angelica dahurica

Side-by-side comparison of medicinal herbs

Herb

Sweet Vernal Grass

Anthoxanthum odoratum

Analgesic

Analgesic

Sweet Vernal Grass

❌ Not recommended in pregnancy

❌ Not recommended while nursing

Angelica dahurica

❌ Not recommended in pregnancy

❌ Not recommended while nursing

Description

Aromatic European grass whose coumarin gives hay its fresh scent, with traditional use for headaches.

TCM exterior-releasing herb for wind-cold conditions with headache; opens nasal passages.

Active Compounds

coumarin, methyl coumarin, flavonoids, silica

byakangelicin, isoimperatorin, phellopterin, xanthotoxin, bergapten, columbianetin

Traditional Uses

European headache herb, hay fever traditional, folk analgesic

headache, toothache, nasal congestion, rhinitis, skin conditions

Modern Uses

headache relief, anti-coagulant (coumarin), aromatherapy

analgesic, anti-inflammatory, antipyretic, antimicrobial

Adult Dosage

1-2g dried herb as tea

3-9g dried root or 300mg extract daily

Contraindications

blood thinners, liver disease, pregnancy

yin deficiency heat, fire excess headache, pregnancy large doses

Side Effects

increased bleeding time, hepatotoxicity in excess

photosensitivity, GI upset

Drug Interactions

0 known interactions

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

Sources: WHO Monographs · NCCIH · PubMed · Commission E