Trichostema lanceolatum vs Clerodendrum Myricoides

Side-by-side comparison of medicinal herbs

Herb

Trichostema lanceolatum

Antimicrobial

Clerodendrum myricoides

Antimicrobial

Trichostema lanceolatum

✅ Generally safe in pregnancy

✅ Generally safe while nursing

Clerodendrum Myricoides

❌ Not recommended in pregnancy

❌ Not recommended while nursing

Description

Annual herb of California dry slopes with intense camphor-vinegar fragrance, used by California Native Americans.

Shrub native to East Africa used medicinally in Kenya and Ethiopia for fever, skin conditions, and respiratory complaints.

Active Compounds

camphor, pinene, terpenes, flavonoids

clerodendrin, terpenoids, flavonoids, alkaloids

Traditional Uses

Used by Ohlone and other California tribes for fevers and headaches, Used as insect repellent in traditional practice

fever, skin conditions, respiratory infections, malaria, headache

Modern Uses

Insect repellent, Fever reduction, Antimicrobial, Aromatic medicine

antipyretic, antimicrobial, anti-inflammatory, analgesic

Adult Dosage

Tea: 1 tsp per cup 2x/day

Leaf decoction 200ml 3x daily

Contraindications

No specific contraindications established

pregnancy, children under 6

Side Effects

Mild irritation

mild nausea, digestive upset

Drug Interactions

0 known interactions

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

Sources: WHO Monographs · NCCIH · PubMed · Commission E