Tansy vs Achillea pannonica

Side-by-side comparison of medicinal herbs

Herb

Tansy

Tanacetum vulgare

Digestive

Digestive

Tansy

❌ Not recommended in pregnancy

❌ Not recommended while nursing

Achillea pannonica

❌ Not recommended in pregnancy

❌ Not recommended while nursing

Description

A strongly aromatic European herb historically used as a vermifuge and insect repellent, now used with caution.

Central European yarrow with yellow flowers used in Hungarian and Slavic folk medicine.

Active Compounds

Thujone, Camphor, Parthenolide, Tanacetin

flavonoids, tannins, sesquiterpene lactones, camphor

Traditional Uses

Intestinal worms, Insect repellent, Menstrual regulation, Digestive bitter

digestive disorders, wound healing, fever, menstrual regulation

Modern Uses

Anthelmintic, Insect repellent, Anti-inflammatory, Emmenagogue

digestive tonic, anti-inflammatory, wound healing

Adult Dosage

LOW DOSE ONLY: 0.5-1g dried herb as tea; short-term use

2-3g dried herb tea 3x/day

Contraindications

Pregnancy, Epilepsy, Liver disease, Children

pregnancy, Asteraceae allergy

Side Effects

Thujone toxicity (seizures), Hepatotoxicity, Abortifacient, Death (large doses)

GI upset, contact dermatitis

Drug Interactions

0 known interactions

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

Sources: WHO Monographs · NCCIH · PubMed · Commission E