Ajuga iva vs Teucrium polium

Side-by-side comparison of medicinal herbs

Herb

Ajuga iva

Metabolic

Metabolic

Ajuga iva

❌ Not recommended in pregnancy

❌ Not recommended while nursing

Teucrium polium

❌ Not recommended in pregnancy

❌ Not recommended while nursing

Description

North African and Middle Eastern Ajuga species widely used in traditional Moroccan and Tunisian medicine.

Middle Eastern and Mediterranean herb used across Arab traditional medicine for diabetes and digestive conditions.

Active Compounds

neo-clerodane diterpenes, ajugarin, phytoecdysteroids, flavonoids

diterpenoids, iridoids, flavonoids, polyphenols, tannins

Traditional Uses

diabetes, digestive disorders, gout, antimicrobial, anti-inflammatory

diabetes, digestive disorders, fever, liver conditions

Modern Uses

antidiabetic, anti-inflammatory, antimicrobial, antioxidant

antidiabetic, anti-inflammatory, hepatoprotective, antioxidant

Adult Dosage

3-5g dried herb or 1-2ml tincture daily

Contraindications

pregnancy, liver disease

liver disease, alcoholic preparations

Side Effects

GI upset

hepatotoxicity with high doses

Drug Interactions

0 known interactions

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

Sources: WHO Monographs · NCCIH · PubMed · Commission E