Tordylium maximum vs Pimpinella Major

Side-by-side comparison of medicinal herbs

Herb

Tordylium maximum

Respiratory

Pimpinella major

Respiratory

Tordylium maximum

❌ Not recommended in pregnancy

❌ Not recommended while nursing

Pimpinella Major

❌ Not recommended in pregnancy

❌ Not recommended while nursing

Description

Mediterranean and Middle Eastern Apiaceae used in folk medicine for respiratory complaints.

Perennial herb of European meadows used in traditional European herbal medicine for respiratory conditions and catarrh.

Active Compounds

furocoumarins, flavonoids, terpenes

pimpinellin, coumarins, essential oils, tannins, resin

Traditional Uses

Respiratory complaints in Mediterranean folk medicine, Digestive use

respiratory catarrh, cough, bronchitis, digestive, sore throat

Modern Uses

Expectorant effects, Anti-inflammatory

expectorant, antispasmodic, anti-inflammatory, antimicrobial

Adult Dosage

2-4 g dried herb as tea

3–5g root tea 3x daily

Contraindications

Pregnancy, Photosensitivity

pregnancy, allergy to Apiaceae, photosensitivity

Side Effects

Photosensitivity

photosensitivity, nausea, mild digestive upset

Drug Interactions

0 known interactions

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

Sources: WHO Monographs · NCCIH · PubMed · Commission E