Yerba Mansa vs Salvia pratensis

Side-by-side comparison of medicinal herbs

Herb

Yerba Mansa

Anemopsis californica

Antimicrobial

Antimicrobial

Yerba Mansa

❌ Not recommended in pregnancy

❌ Not recommended while nursing

Salvia pratensis

❌ Not recommended in pregnancy

❌ Not recommended while nursing

Description

A Southwestern US herb for mucous membrane inflammation and infections.

European meadow sage with antibiotic properties; used in folk medicine for throat and skin conditions.

Active Compounds

Methyleugenol, Thymol, Piperitone, Anemopsin

rosmarinic acid, luteolin, apigenin, ursolic acid, oleanolic acid

Traditional Uses

Sinus infections, Urinary infections, Skin inflammation, Sore throat

sore throat, skin infections, wound healing, digestive disorders

Modern Uses

Anti-inflammatory, Antimicrobial, Astringent, Antifungal

antimicrobial, anti-inflammatory, astringent, antioxidant

Adult Dosage

1-3ml tincture 3x daily or root decoction

3-5g dried herb or 2-3ml tincture daily

Contraindications

Pregnancy, Liver disease

pregnancy large doses

Side Effects

GI upset, Drowsiness

generally safe at therapeutic doses

Drug Interactions

0 known interactions

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

Sources: WHO Monographs · NCCIH · PubMed · Commission E