Tanacetum coccineum vs Tephrosia Vogelii

Side-by-side comparison of medicinal herbs

Herb

Tanacetum coccineum

Antimicrobial

Tephrosia vogelii

Antimicrobial

Tanacetum coccineum

❌ Not recommended in pregnancy

❌ Not recommended while nursing

Tephrosia Vogelii

❌ Not recommended in pregnancy

❌ Not recommended while nursing

Description

Caucasian daisy; natural pyrethrin insecticide source; topical use for lice and scabies.

East African shrub used traditionally for fish poisoning, insecticide, and medicinally for skin conditions and parasites; rotenone-containing plant.

Active Compounds

pyrethrin I, pyrethrin II, cinerin I, cinerin II, cinerolone, pyrethrolone

rotenone, tephrosin, deguelin, alkaloids

Traditional Uses

head lice, scabies, insect repellent, external parasites

fish poison, scabies, lice, intestinal worms, skin infections

Modern Uses

insecticidal, antiparasitic topical, insect repellent

insecticidal, antiparasitic, scabicide

Adult Dosage

Topical application only following product label

Topical leaf paste only; do not ingest

Contraindications

internal use toxic, pregnancy topical caution, asthma

internal use dangerous, pregnancy, children

Side Effects

skin irritation, allergic reactions, internal use toxic

severe toxicity if ingested, skin irritation

Drug Interactions

0 known interactions

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

Sources: WHO Monographs · NCCIH · PubMed · Commission E