Vinca major vs Alchemilla vulgaris

Side-by-side comparison of medicinal herbs

Herb

Vinca major

Womens Health

Womens Health

Vinca major

❌ Not recommended in pregnancy

❌ Not recommended while nursing

Alchemilla vulgaris

❌ Not recommended in pregnancy

✅ Generally safe while nursing

Description

Mediterranean groundcover with vincamine-like alkaloids; used in folk medicine for menstrual and wound conditions.

European Rosaceae herb used for menstrual irregularities, menopausal symptoms, and wound healing.

Active Compounds

vincamine, pervinecine, flavonoids, alkaloids, tannins

alchemillin, luteolin, quercetin, tannins, salicylic acid

Traditional Uses

menstrual irregularity, wound healing, headache, nosebleed

Menstrual irregularities in European folk medicine, Menopausal symptoms, Wound healing, Diarrhea

Modern Uses

emmenagogue, astringent, hemostatic

Uterine tonic, Hemostatic, Astringent, Anti-inflammatory

Adult Dosage

2-3ml tincture 2x/day; 2-3g dried herb tea

3-6 g dried herb as tea; 2-4 ml tincture

Contraindications

pregnancy, anticoagulants, hypotension

Pregnancy in high doses - uterine stimulant, Liver disease

Side Effects

hypotension, uterine contractions, GI upset

Mild GI upset

Drug Interactions

0 known interactions

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

Sources: WHO Monographs · NCCIH · PubMed · Commission E