All-Seed vs Scurvy Grass

All-Seed and Scurvy Grass are both used for Immune support. Compare evidence, cultivation needs, safety, and edible parts to pick the right one.

SIDE A

All-Seed

Chenopodium polyspermum

Chenopodiaceaeediblemedicinal

SIDE B

Cochlearia officinalis (Scurvy Grass) — botanical photograph

Side-by-side attributes

Attribute	All-Seed	Scurvy Grass
Latin name	Chenopodium polyspermum	Cochlearia officinalis
Family	Chenopodiaceae	—
Edible	yes	yes
Medicinal	yes	yes
Life cycle	Annual	Biennial, Perennial
Mature height	0.9 m	0.3 m
Light	7/10	7/10
Water	Moist	Moist
Soil	Light (sandy), Medium, Heavy (clay)	Light (sandy), Medium, Heavy (clay)
Hardiness	—	—
pH range	5.5–6.5	6.5–7
Edible parts	Leaves, Seed	Leaves
Propagation	—	—

Both used for same goals

For Immune support

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ALL-SEED

All-Seed has been traditionally used in European herbal medicine to support the immune system. A tea made from the leaves or seeds may help maintain overall health during seasonal changes.

moderated = 0.30

SCURVY GRASS

Traditional-use note: Scurvy Grass appears in herbal sources around seasonal wellness traditions, often as a tincture. PlantSage presents this as ethnobotanical context, not as medical advice.

lowd = 0.30

II·b

Where they differ

Uses documented for one plant but not the other — pick based on which goal matters more to you.

All-Seedunique to

For Digestionmoderate
All-Seed has been traditionally used in European herbal medicine for digestive issues, such as bloating and indigestion. A decoction of the leaves or seeds may help alleviate these symptoms.

Scurvy Grassunique to

No documented uses beyond what All-Seed also covers.

III

Which to pick

For Immune support: pick All-Seed

All-Seed has the stronger documented effect (moderate confidence vs low for Scurvy Grass). Both work; this one has more clinical backing.

Frequently asked

What is the main difference between All-Seed and Scurvy Grass?

All-Seed (Chenopodium polyspermum) and Scurvy Grass (Cochlearia officinalis) belong to different botanical families. See the side-by-side table above for cultivation needs, edible parts, and medicinal uses.

Which is better for Immune support, All-Seed or Scurvy Grass?

All-Seed has stronger documented evidence for Immune support. See the "Both used for same goals" section for cited statements from each.

Can All-Seed and Scurvy Grass be combined?

Plant combinations should be evaluated case by case. Check the safety/contraindications section on each plant's profile (All-Seed and Scurvy Grass) before mixing. Some combinations are synergistic, others can interact with medication.

Are these plants safe?

Every plant profile includes a Cautions section with contraindications, drug interactions, and population warnings. Consult a healthcare professional before using either for medicinal purposes.

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