Tanacetum corymbosum vs Cimicifuga heracleifolia

Side-by-side comparison of medicinal herbs

Herb

Tanacetum corymbosum

Anti-inflammatory

Anti-inflammatory

Tanacetum corymbosum

❌ Not recommended in pregnancy

❌ Not recommended while nursing

Cimicifuga heracleifolia

❌ Not recommended in pregnancy

❌ Not recommended while nursing

Description

European meadow tansy relative used in folk medicine for fevers and digestive conditions.

TCM herb that releases exterior and raises yang; used for prolapse, headache, and skin eruptions.

Active Compounds

sesquiterpene lactones, flavonoids, tannins

cimigenol, actein, cimiracemoside, caffeic acid, ferulic acid, isoferulic acid

Traditional Uses

fever, digestive complaints, headache

fever, headache, toothache, skin eruptions, organ prolapse

Modern Uses

fever reduction, digestive tonic, mild analgesic

antipyretic, analgesic, anti-inflammatory, anti-tumor

Adult Dosage

2-3g dried herb tea 2x/day

3-9g dried root or 300mg extract daily

Contraindications

pregnancy, Asteraceae allergy

yin deficiency heat, yang excess conditions, pregnancy high doses

Side Effects

GI upset, contact dermatitis

GI upset, rash

Drug Interactions

0 known interactions

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Sources: WHO Monographs · NCCIH · PubMed · Commission E