Anthocleista Djalonensis vs Teucrium polium

Side-by-side comparison of medicinal herbs

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Anthocleista Djalonensis

Anthocleista djalonensis

Metabolic

Metabolic

Anthocleista Djalonensis

❌ Not recommended in pregnancy

❌ Not recommended while nursing

Teucrium polium

❌ Not recommended in pregnancy

❌ Not recommended while nursing

Description

West African tree used across the Guinea region for diabetes, fever, and malaria, one of the most commonly used antidiabetic plants in West Africa.

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

Active Compounds

gentiopicroside, swertiamarin, alkaloids, iridoid glycosides

diterpenoids, iridoids, flavonoids, polyphenols, tannins

Traditional Uses

diabetes, malaria, fever, liver conditions, skin diseases

diabetes, digestive disorders, fever, liver conditions

Modern Uses

antidiabetic, antiplasmodial, antipyretic, hepatoprotective

antidiabetic, anti-inflammatory, hepatoprotective, antioxidant

Adult Dosage

Bark or root decoction 200ml 3x daily

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

Contraindications

pregnancy, hypoglycemic medications, children under 6

liver disease, alcoholic preparations

Side Effects

hypoglycemia, nausea, bitter taste

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