Artemisia judaica vs Piper sarmentosum

Side-by-side comparison of medicinal herbs

Herb

Artemisia judaica

Digestive

Digestive

Artemisia judaica

❌ Not recommended in pregnancy

❌ Not recommended while nursing

Piper sarmentosum

✅ Generally safe in pregnancy

✅ Generally safe while nursing

Description

Middle Eastern desert Artemisia; significant in traditional Arab and Jewish medicine.

Southeast Asian creeping pepper; leaves eaten as vegetable and used medicinally across the region.

Active Compounds

artabsin, davanone, isoartabsin, flavonoids, thujone, cineole

phenylpropanoids, asaricin, sarmentine, methyl eugenol, caryophyllene

Traditional Uses

digestive disorders, diabetes, infections, malaria, skin conditions

digestive disorders, malaria, cough, anti-inflammatory, wound healing

Modern Uses

antidiabetic, antimicrobial, anti-inflammatory, antiparasitic

anti-inflammatory, antimalarial, antifungal, analgesic

Adult Dosage

2-4g dried herb or 1-2ml tincture daily

10-30g fresh leaves or 3-6g dried daily

Contraindications

pregnancy, epilepsy, liver disease

pregnancy large doses

Side Effects

GI upset, thujone neurological effects at high doses

generally safe at food doses

Drug Interactions

0 known interactions

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

Sources: WHO Monographs · NCCIH · PubMed · Commission E