Acer Saccharum Herb vs Wheatgrass

Side-by-side comparison of medicinal herbs

Herb

Acer Saccharum Herb

Acer saccharum

Nutritive

Triticum aestivum

Nutritive

Description

North American maple tree whose sap is traditionally harvested as sweet tonic food and bark used medicinally by Indigenous peoples.

Young grass of the common wheat plant, popularized as a nutritional supplement. Rich in chlorophyll, vitamins, minerals, and enzymes.

Active Compounds

sucrose, malic acid, citric acid, manganese

chlorophyll, vitamins A C E K, iron, calcium, amino acids, enzymes

Traditional Uses

nutritional spring sap tonic in Native American tradition, liver tonic use in Ojibwe medicine, treatment of sore eyes

Blood purification, Treating anemia, General detoxification, Nutritive tonic

Modern Uses

nutritive tonic, antioxidant, mineral rich

Nutritional supplementation, Antioxidant effects, Ulcerative colitis research, Anemia support

Adult Dosage

Maple syrup as food freely; bark tea 2-4g

30-60ml fresh juice or 3-6g powder daily

Contraindications

diabetes - high sugar content of syrup

Wheat allergy (though gluten-free at grass stage), Celiac disease (use with caution)

Side Effects

blood sugar elevation from syrup

Nausea, Headache, Diarrhea, Allergic reactions

Drug Interactions

0 known interactions

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

Sources: WHO Monographs · NCCIH · PubMed · Commission E