Atriplex halimus vs Teucrium polium

Side-by-side comparison of medicinal herbs

Herb

Atriplex halimus

Metabolic

Metabolic

Atriplex halimus

❌ Not recommended in pregnancy

❌ Not recommended while nursing

Teucrium polium

❌ Not recommended in pregnancy

❌ Not recommended while nursing

Description

Shrubby saltbush of Mediterranean and Middle Eastern regions, used in traditional medicine for diabetes and metabolic conditions.

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

Active Compounds

chromium, saponins, flavonoids, oxalic acid, betaine, alkaloids

diterpenoids, iridoids, flavonoids, polyphenols, tannins

Traditional Uses

Traditional remedy in North Africa and Middle East for diabetes, Used for obesity and blood sugar control

diabetes, digestive disorders, fever, liver conditions

Modern Uses

Blood sugar regulation, Anti-diabetic activity, Antioxidant action, Traditional food medicine

antidiabetic, anti-inflammatory, hepatoprotective, antioxidant

Adult Dosage

Tea: 5-10g dried leaves per cup 2x/day; Extract: 500-1000mg/day

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

Contraindications

Diabetes medications may enhance hypoglycemia, Kidney disease

liver disease, alcoholic preparations

Side Effects

Hypoglycemia risk with diabetic medications, Gastrointestinal 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