Cassia auriculata vs Bauhinia purpurea

Side-by-side comparison of medicinal herbs

Herb

Cassia auriculata

Metabolic

Metabolic

Cassia auriculata

❌ Not recommended in pregnancy

❌ Not recommended while nursing

Bauhinia purpurea

❌ Not recommended in pregnancy

❌ Not recommended while nursing

Description

South Asian shrub from Ayurveda; flowers, bark, and leaves used for diabetes, skin conditions, and eye care.

South and Southeast Asian Bauhinia with pink flowers; leaves and bark used for thyroid and skin conditions.

Active Compounds

cassiaurin, kaempferol, quercetin, catechin, tannins, leucocyanidin

flavonoids, tannins, bauhinin, quercetin, alkaloids

Traditional Uses

diabetes, skin diseases, conjunctivitis, leprosy, urinary disorders

thyroid conditions, skin diseases, digestive complaints, diabetes

Modern Uses

antidiabetic, antioxidant, antimicrobial, anti-inflammatory

thyroid modulation, anti-diabetic, anti-inflammatory

Adult Dosage

3-6g dried flower or bark daily

5-10g bark decoction 2x/day

Contraindications

hypoglycemia medications, pregnancy

pregnancy, thyroid disorders

Side Effects

generally safe, GI upset

GI upset

Drug Interactions

0 known interactions

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

Sources: WHO Monographs · NCCIH · PubMed · Commission E