Bryonia dioica vs Dashamula Indian

Side-by-side comparison of medicinal herbs

Herb

Bryonia dioica

Bryonia cretica

Anti-inflammatory

Ten-root Ayurvedic formula

Anti-inflammatory

Bryonia dioica

❌ Not recommended in pregnancy

❌ Not recommended while nursing

Dashamula Indian

❌ Not recommended in pregnancy

❌ Not recommended while nursing

Description

European climbing herb similar to B. alba; used cautiously in traditional medicine for arthritis and pleurisy.

Ayurvedic ten-root formula for inflammation, pain, and Vata disorders.

Active Compounds

bryonin, bryonidin, cucurbitacins

Multiple alkaloids, Tannins, Flavonoids, Saponins from 10 roots

Traditional Uses

Arthritis in European folk medicine, Pleurisy treatment

Arthritis, Back pain, Sciatica, Post-partum recovery, Inflammation

Modern Uses

Anti-inflammatory research, Homeopathic use

Anti-inflammatory, Analgesic, Vata-pacifying, Post-partum tonic

Adult Dosage

Homeopathic preparations only

3-6g powder decoction or 500mg extract 2-3x daily

Contraindications

Raw plant extremely toxic, Pregnancy

Pregnancy (some individual herbs), Pitta excess

Side Effects

Severe toxicity with raw plant

GI upset, Drowsiness

Drug Interactions

0 known interactions

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Sources: WHO Monographs · NCCIH · PubMed · Commission E