Ati-atihan vs Cordyline australis

Side-by-side comparison of medicinal herbs

Herb

Ati-atihan

Hyptis suaveolens

Digestive

Digestive

Ati-atihan

❌ Not recommended in pregnancy

❌ Not recommended while nursing

Cordyline australis

❌ Not recommended in pregnancy

❌ Not recommended while nursing

Description

Pantropical herb native to Americas, naturalized in Southeast Asia and Africa; used for digestive conditions, fever, and as an insect repellent.

A New Zealand Maori medicinal plant used for digestive conditions, wounds, and as a food source.

Active Compounds

linalool, beta-caryophyllene, camphor, flavonoids, rosmarinic acid

saponins, flavonoids, tannins

Traditional Uses

Digestive conditions, Fever, Insect repellent, Wound healing

Digestive conditions, Wound healing, Food source (young leaves)

Modern Uses

Antibacterial activity, Antifungal effects, Anti-inflammatory properties, Insect repellent action

Anti-inflammatory activity, Wound care

Adult Dosage

Herb tea: 1-2 cups daily; topical essential oil diluted

2g leaf as tea; young leaves as food

Contraindications

Pregnancy

Pregnancy caution

Side Effects

Skin sensitization from essential oil

Mild reactions

Drug Interactions

0 known interactions

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

Sources: WHO Monographs · NCCIH · PubMed · Commission E