Plant Comparison

Turmeric vs Field restharrow

A side-by-side comparison of two medicinal plants — every documented constituent, action, use, safety note and cited source, assembled automatically from the Omnia Sana database.

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Plant ATurmericCurcuma longaZingiberaceaeFull monograph →
Plant BField restharrowOnonis arvensisFabaceaeFull monograph →

At a glance

Turmeric and Field restharrow: they share 6 indicated uses (cancer (anticancer research), cardiovascular / heart health, infection (general), …); 5 pharmacological actions in common.

TurmericField restharrow
Constituents26
Pharmacological actions612
Indicated uses1111
Safety notes23
Cited sources2042
Indicated uses
Only Turmeric
Acid refluxArthritis / joint painBlood sugar / diabetes supportIndigestionMetabolic support
Shared (6)
Cancer (anticancer research)Cardiovascular / heart healthInfection (general)Inflammation (general)Skin irritationWounds
Only Field restharrow
Urinary supportUrinary tract infection (UTI)Kidney supportSwelling / fluid retentionPain (general)
Pharmacological actions
Only Turmeric
Antidiabetic (blood-sugar lowering)
Shared (5)
Anti-inflammatoryAnticancer (preclinical)AntimicrobialAntioxidantGastroprotective
Only Field restharrow
DiureticUrinary antisepticVulnerary (wound healing)Analgesic (pain relief)AntifungalLipid-loweringAntiplatelet / anticoagulant

Evidence face-off — shared uses

ConditionTurmericField restharrowVerdict
Cancer (anticancer research)1/102/10Comparable evidence
Cardiovascular / heart health3/102/10Comparable evidence
Infection (general)3/102/10Comparable evidence
Inflammation (general)3/102/10Comparable evidence
Skin irritation3/102/10Comparable evidence
Wounds3/102/10Comparable evidence

Evidence scores (1–10) are computed from the tier of each cited source. “Comparable” means the two scores are within one point. Follow a score to its detailed sources.

Key Constituents

Curcuminoids (curcumin, demethoxycurcumin, bisdemethoxycurcumin)[1, 13]

The principal yellow-orange pigments and best-studied bioactive compounds, responsible for most of turmeric's anti-inflammatory and antioxidant activity; oral bioavailability is low unless combined with piperine or a lipid carrier.

Curcumin
Essential (volatile) oil

Aromatic sesquiterpenes (including turmerone) contributing to fragrance and additional bioactivity.

Essential (volatile) oilTerpenes / terpenoids
Isoflavonoids (formononetin, ononin and derivatives)[1, 3, 5, 20]

Formononetin and its 7-O-glucoside ononin, plus related isoflavones - the signature restharrow constituents (also phytoestrogens).

FlavonoidsGlycosidesPhenolic compounds
Pterocarpans and isoflavanones (medicarpin, maackiain, onogenin, sativanone)[1, 4]

Pterocarpans and isoflavanones and their glucosides, contributing to antimicrobial and wound-healing activity.

FlavonoidsGlycosides
alpha-Onocerin[7]

alpha-Onocerin (onocerin), a characteristic triterpene of the genus Ononis.

Triterpene saponinsTerpenes / terpenoids
Coumarins (scopoletin, scopolin)[1]

Coumarins detected in the phytochemical profile.

Coumarins
Hydroxycinnamic / phenolic acids[6]

Caffeic, chlorogenic and p-coumaric acids (antioxidant).

Caffeic acidChlorogenic acidPhenolic acids
Essential (volatile) oil[10]

A volatile oil present in the root and aerial parts.

Essential (volatile) oil

Pharmacological Actions

Anti-inflammatory[1, 2, 4, 5, 7, 8, 9, 10, 13, 14, 15]
Anticancer (preclinical)[13, 14, 15]
Antidiabetic (blood-sugar lowering)[13, 14, 15]
Antimicrobial[12, 13, 14, 15]
Antioxidant[9, 11, 13, 14, 15]
Gastroprotective[13, 14, 15]
Diuretic[8, 13, 28, 30, 42]

Aquaretic diuretic; the classic irrigation-therapy action of restharrow root (Ononidis radix), used interchangeably for O. arvensis and O. spinosa.

Urinary antiseptic[15]

Aqueous root extract reduced adhesion of uropathogenic E. coli to bladder cells (anti-adhesive).

Anti-inflammatory[14, 16, 17, 39]

Inhibits IL-8 release via TLR4/LPS and cytosolic phospholipase A2alpha (restharrow root).

Antimicrobial[2, 13, 21, 41]
Vulnerary (wound healing)[16, 20]

Isoflavonoids from restharrow root promote wound healing in vivo.

Antioxidant[5, 6, 13, 21, 31, 34, 40]
Analgesic (pain relief)[18, 33]

Analgesic activity of Ononis extract in animals (congener O. spinosa).

Gastroprotective[19]

Protective against ethanol-induced gastric mucosal injury (congener O. spinosa).

Anticancer (preclinical)[5, 27]

Ononis isoflavones showed chemopreventive/antiproliferative activity against breast cancer cells (preclinical).

Antifungal[22]
Lipid-lowering[24, 35]
Antiplatelet / anticoagulant[26]

Traditional & Indicated Uses

Acid reflux[13, 14, 15]Limited · 3/10

inferred from gastroprotective action

Evidence: 3
Label: Acid reflux
Arthritis / joint pain[13, 14, 15]Limited · 3/10
Evidence: 3
Label: Arthritis / joint pain
Blood sugar / diabetes support[13, 14, 15]Limited · 3/10

inferred from antidiabetic action

Evidence: 3
Label: Blood sugar / diabetes support
Cancer (anticancer research)[13]Traditional · 1/10

inferred from anticancer action

Evidence: 1
Label: Cancer (anticancer research)
Cardiovascular / heart health[13, 14, 15]Limited · 3/10
Evidence: 3
Label: Cardiovascular / heart health
Indigestion[13, 14, 15]Limited · 3/10

inferred from gastroprotective action

Evidence: 3
Label: Indigestion
Infection (general)[13, 14, 15]Limited · 3/10

inferred from antimicrobial action

Evidence: 3
Label: Infection (general)
Inflammation (general)[13, 14, 15]Limited · 3/10

inferred from anti-inflammatory action

Evidence: 3
Label: Inflammation (general)
Metabolic support[13, 14, 15]Limited · 3/10

inferred from antidiabetic action

Evidence: 3
Label: Metabolic support
Skin irritation[13, 14, 15]Limited · 3/10

inferred from anti-inflammatory action

Evidence: 3
Label: Skin irritation
Wounds[13, 14, 15]Limited · 3/10

inferred from antimicrobial action

Evidence: 3
Label: Wounds
Cancer (anticancer research)[5, 27]Traditional · 2/10

inferred from anticancer action

Evidence: 2
Label: Cancer (anticancer research)
Urinary support[8, 13, 15, 28, 30]Strong · 9/10

Aquaretic diuretic for irrigation therapy of the urinary tract.

Evidence: 9
Label: Urinary support
Urinary tract infection (UTI)[15]Traditional · 2/10

Anti-adhesive activity against uropathogenic E. coli.

Evidence: 2
Label: Urinary tract infection (UTI)
Kidney support[8, 13]Good · 7/10

inferred from diuretic / urinary 'gravel' traditional use

Evidence: 7
Label: Kidney support
Swelling / fluid retention[13]Good · 7/10

inferred from diuretic (aquaretic) action

Evidence: 7
Label: Swelling / fluid retention
Infection (general)[2]Traditional · 2/10

inferred from antimicrobial action

Evidence: 2
Label: Infection (general)
Wounds[16]Traditional · 2/10

Isoflavonoid wound-healing agents from restharrow root.

Evidence: 2
Label: Wounds
Skin irritation[8, 17]Traditional · 2/10

inferred from anti-inflammatory and traditional skin/eczema use

Evidence: 2
Label: Skin irritation
Inflammation (general)[14, 17]Traditional · 2/10
Evidence: 2
Label: Inflammation (general)
Pain (general)[18]Traditional · 2/10

inferred from analgesic action

Evidence: 2
Label: Pain (general)
Cardiovascular / heart health[24, 26, 35]Traditional · 2/10

Ononis isoflavonoids (maackiain, ononin) showed anti-adipogenic activity via PPAR-gamma inhibition (preclinical).

Evidence: 2
Label: Cardiovascular / heart health

Safety, Cautions & Contraindications

Safety note[13, 14, 15]Caution

Generally very safe in culinary quantities. High-dose curcumin supplements may cause gastrointestinal upset. May interact with anticoagulants (warfarin), antidiabetic drugs, and acid-suppressing medications. Avoid very high doses during pregnancy and breastfeeding. Rarely causes allergic reactions.

Safety note[13, 14, 15, 16]Caution

Duke (2002) rates turmeric as +++ with clinical evidence (score 2) for anti-inflammatory activity, consistent with Commission E and WHO approvals. Curcumin is the primary bioactive compound with well-documented anti-inflammatory, antioxidant, anti-aggregant, and hepatoprotective effects. Duke notes Commission E approval for dyspeptic complaints. Dose: 1.5–3 g dried rhizome powder daily. A major pharmacological consideration is bioavailability: curcumin alone has low absorption, but combining with piperine (black pepper) increases bioavailability by up to 2000%. Contraindicated in bile duct obstruction; use with caution in gallstones and during pregnancy at medicinal doses (Duke, 2002).

Safety note[18]Warning

A safety signal exists in the genus: an Ononis spinosa root extract showed hepatotoxic effects at higher doses in animals (alongside analgesic activity). Avoid excessive or prolonged use, and use caution in liver disease.

Safety note[13]Caution

Used as an aquaretic for irrigation therapy of the urinary tract, restharrow should be taken with a generous fluid intake; it should NOT be used for 'flushing' when there is oedema due to impaired heart or kidney function (standard irrigation-therapy caution).

Safety note[1, 3]Caution

The root is rich in isoflavone phytoestrogens (formononetin); avoid medicinal doses in pregnancy and breastfeeding and use caution in hormone-sensitive conditions.

External Ids

Gbif: 2757624
Wikidata: L1370439-S1
Gbif: 2977171
Wikidata: Q164263

Botanical Description

Rhizomatous perennial herb with large, broad, lance-shaped leaves arising directly from the underground rhizome in a clump. Pale yellow flowers are borne in a dense spike partly hidden among pale green to pink upper bracts. The branching, knobbly rhizome has a bright orange-yellow interior, the source of turmeric spice and dye.[1]

Height: 60-100 cm
Habit: Rhizomatous perennial herb
Leaves: Large, broad, lance-shaped, arising directly from the rhizome
Flowers: Pale yellow, in a dense spike among pale green to pink upper bracts
Stem: Pseudostem formed by tightly overlapping leaf bases
Root: Branching, knobbly rhizome with a bright orange-yellow interior
Fruit: Rarely sets seed; propagated by rhizome division
Flowering Period: Summer to early autumn

A tough, deep-rooted perennial herb or low subshrub of the pea family, 30-80 cm tall, sometimes bearing soft spines. It has a very long, woody, tenacious taproot - so strong it was said to stop (arrest) the harrow, giving 'rest-harrow' its name. The stems are hairy and sticky, often reddish, and clothed in small trifoliolate (clover-like) leaves with toothed leaflets. The flowers are typical pea flowers, pink to purplish-pink (occasionally white), borne singly or in pairs in the leaf axils. Field restharrow (O. arvensis) is generally less spiny than its close relative spiny restharrow (O. spinosa).[8, 10]

Height: 30-80 cm
Habit: Deep-rooted perennial herb or low subshrub, sometimes softly spiny
Leaves: Trifoliolate (clover-like), with finely toothed leaflets; stems hairy and glandular-sticky
Flowers: Pea-type, pink to purplish-pink (rarely white), solitary or paired in the leaf axils
Stem: Erect to ascending, hairy and sticky, often reddish; less spiny than O. spinosa
Root: Very long, woody, tenacious taproot (the medicinal Ononidis radix)
Fruit: A small, hairy, few-seeded pea pod
Flowering Period: June-September

Habitat

Native to South Asia (India) and Southeast Asia; cultivated extensively in warm, humid tropical climates on well-drained, fertile soils.

Rough grassland, field margins, roadsides, dunes and dry, sandy or calcareous waste ground across Europe, western Asia and parts of North Africa. As a deep-rooted, nitrogen-fixing legume it colonises poor, disturbed soils and was historically a troublesome weed of arable fields (hence 'restharrow').[8]

Harvesting

The rhizomes are dug at the end of the growing season, typically 8-10 months after planting, when the leaves have died back; they are cleaned, boiled or steamed, then dried and often ground into the familiar yellow powder.

Parts: Rhizome
Season: End of growing season, 8-10 months after planting

The root (Ononidis radix) is the principal medicinal part, dug in autumn from the second year onward and dried; the aerial flowering parts are also gathered in summer. The long woody taproot is cleaned and cut before drying for decoctions and infusions.[8]

Parts: Root, Aerial parts
Season: Root in autumn; aerial parts in flower (summer)

Traditional Uses

Turmeric rhizome is a cornerstone spice and medicine of Ayurvedic and traditional Chinese medicine, used for millennia as an anti-inflammatory, digestive and wound-healing remedy and valued as a golden dye; its curcuminoid-rich rhizome is now among the most extensively researched botanicals for inflammatory and joint conditions, directly building on this traditional reputation.[1, 13]

Restharrow root has a long place in European herbal medicine as a gentle aquaretic diuretic used for 'irrigation therapy' of the urinary tract - to increase urine flow in cystitis, urinary gravel and stones, and to flush the bladder. Field restharrow (Ononis arvensis) is used interchangeably with the officinal spiny restharrow (O. spinosa, Ononidis radix). The root and flowering herb have also been used as a mild anti-inflammatory, for skin complaints and eczema, for rheumatic conditions, and (as a decoction or gargle) for the mouth and throat. The isoflavone-rich root is a folk remedy in central and eastern European traditions.[8, 13]

Preparations

Standardised extract[1]

Rhizome extract standardised to curcuminoid content, often combined with piperine (black pepper extract) to improve absorption, taken as capsules; the form used in most clinical arthritis and inflammation studies.

Decoction[8, 13]

The dried root simmered in water and taken as an aquaretic diuretic for irrigation of the urinary tract; the classic restharrow preparation.

Infusion[8]

The flowering aerial parts infused as a milder diuretic and anti-inflammatory tea.

Gargle / wash[8]

A root decoction used traditionally as a mouth/throat gargle and as a wash for skin complaints.

Dosage

Standardised extract[1]

Clinical trials in arthritis commonly use around 1000-1500 mg of curcumin (or curcuminoid-standardised extract) daily, in divided doses, often combined with piperine. Educational reference only, not a prescription.

Not documented

References

REF-0791, REF-0792, REF-0793, REF-2164, REF-2165, REF-2166, REF-2167, REF-2168, REF-2169, REF-2170, REF-2171, REF-2172
REF-2741, REF-2742, REF-2743, REF-2744, REF-2745, REF-2746, REF-2747, REF-2748, REF-2749, REF-2750, REF-2751, REF-2752, REF-2753, REF-2754, REF-2755, REF-2756, REF-2757, REF-2758, REF-2759, REF-2760, REF-3015, REF-3016, REF-3017, REF-3018, REF-3019, REF-3020, REF-3021, REF-3022, REF-3023, REF-3024, REF-3025, REF-3026, REF-3027, REF-3028, REF-3029, REF-3030, REF-3031, REF-3032, REF-3033, REF-3034, REF-3035, REF-3036

Drug Class Interactions

Safety note[17]Caution
Drug Class: anticoagulants-antiplatelets
Mechanism: Turmeric/curcumin can raise the blood levels of blood-thinning drugs such as warfarin and clopidogrel and has mild antiplatelet activity, so combined use should be monitored for increased bleeding risk.
Reviewed By: Omnia Sana (owner-authorized)
Reviewed Date: 2026-07-03
Safety note[18, 19, 20]Caution
Drug Class: antidiabetics
Mechanism: Turmeric/curcumin can lower blood glucose and HbA1c in people with type 2 diabetes (confirmed by meta-analysis of randomised trials); combined with diabetes medicines it may add to blood-sugar lowering, so monitor blood sugar.
Reviewed By: Omnia Sana (owner-authorized)
Reviewed Date: 2026-07-03
Safety note[8, 13]Caution
Drug Class: diuretics
Mechanism: Restharrow is an aquaretic diuretic; taken with pharmaceutical diuretics it may add to fluid and electrolyte loss.
Reviewed By: Omnia Sana (owner-authorized)
Reviewed Date: 2026-07-10
Safety note[1, 3]Caution
Drug Class: hormonal-therapies
Mechanism: The root is rich in the isoflavone phytoestrogen formononetin; it could theoretically interact with hormonal contraceptives, hormone replacement or hormone-sensitive conditions.
Reviewed By: Omnia Sana (owner-authorized)
Reviewed Date: 2026-07-10

Lookalikes Review

Outcome: none-known
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Reviewed Date: 2026-07-07

[8]

Outcome: none-known
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Reviewed Date: 2026-07-10

Synonyms

Not documented

Ononis hircina, Ononis arvensis subsp. arvensis

Pairings

Not documented

Classic urinary irrigation-therapy pairing: both are aquaretic diuretics used to increase urine flow in cystitis and urinary gravel.[13]

Partner Id: solidago-virgaurea
Type: synergy
Reviewed By: Omnia Sana (owner-authorized)
Reviewed Date: 2026-07-10

Both are traditional diuretic 'flushing' herbs for irrigation therapy of the urinary tract.[13]

Partner Id: betula-pendula
Type: synergy
Reviewed By: Omnia Sana (owner-authorized)
Reviewed Date: 2026-07-10

Both are Fabaceae rich in the isoflavone phytoestrogen formononetin; combined use adds to phytoestrogen exposure - use caution in hormone-sensitive conditions.[1]

Partner Id: trifolium-pratense
Type: caution
Reviewed By: Omnia Sana (owner-authorized)
Reviewed Date: 2026-07-10

References & Sources

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