Vaccinium Corymbosum Herb vs Spanish Sage

Side-by-side comparison of medicinal herbs

Herb

Vaccinium Corymbosum Herb

Vaccinium corymbosum

Nootropic

Salvia lavandulaefolia

Nootropic

Vaccinium Corymbosum Herb

✅ Generally safe in pregnancy

✅ Generally safe while nursing

Spanish Sage

❌ Not recommended in pregnancy

❌ Not recommended while nursing

Description

Cultivated North American blueberry with powerful antioxidant properties used for cognitive, cardiovascular, and anti-inflammatory conditions.

Spanish perennial sage related to common sage but lacking thujone; studied for Alzheimer's and cognitive enhancement as safer alternative.

Active Compounds

anthocyanins, pterostilbene, quercetin, chlorogenic acid

cineole, camphor, linalool, alpha-pinene, borneol

Traditional Uses

antioxidant food in Native American traditions, cognitive support research herb, treatment of urinary tract infections

Cognitive conditions in Spanish folk medicine, Memory support, Respiratory conditions, Used in Spanish traditional medicine for fevers

Modern Uses

antioxidant, cognitive enhancing, anti-inflammatory

Cognitive enhancement research (Alzheimer's studies), Acetylcholinesterase inhibition, Antioxidant, Anti-inflammatory

Adult Dosage

1-2 cups fresh berries daily or 500mg extract

300–600 mg standardized extract daily; 2–3 g dried leaves as tea

Contraindications

anticoagulants in large amounts

Pregnancy, Estrogen-sensitive conditions

Side Effects

none significant

GI upset, Dizziness in high doses

Drug Interactions

0 known interactions

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

Sources: WHO Monographs · NCCIH · PubMed · Commission E