Tulbaghia alliacea vs Selfheal Herb

Side-by-side comparison of medicinal herbs

Herb

Tulbaghia alliacea

Antimicrobial

Selfheal Herb

Prunella vulgaris

Antimicrobial

Description

South African forest Tulbaghia with similar garlic properties to T. violacea, used by Nguni peoples.

Universal wound herb found on every inhabited continent. Used in TCM, European, and Native American medicine for sore throat, wounds, antiviral properties, and as a general heal-all.

Active Compounds

allicin, sulfur compounds, flavonoids

rosmarinic acid, ursolic acid, oleanolic acid, hyperoside

Traditional Uses

Traditional Zulu and Xhosa folk medicine for infections and fever, Used by traditional healers in KwaZulu-Natal forest areas

Wound healing across all cultures, Sore throat treatment, Antiviral infections, Lower blood pressure

Modern Uses

Antimicrobial, Anti-inflammatory, Antipyretic, Blood pressure support

Antiviral, Anti-inflammatory, Wound healing, Antihypertensive

Adult Dosage

Tea: 3-5g per cup 2x/day

3-5g dried herb as tea or 3ml tincture 3x daily

Contraindications

Blood pressure medications

No significant contraindications

Side Effects

Hypotension, Gastrointestinal effects

Rare allergic reactions in Lamiaceae-sensitive

Drug Interactions

0 known interactions

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

Sources: WHO Monographs · NCCIH · PubMed · Commission E

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