Chromium Picolinate Source vs Teucrium polium

Side-by-side comparison of medicinal herbs

Herb

Chromium Picolinate Source

Coccinia grandis

Metabolic

Teucrium polium

Metabolic

⚠️ Pregnancy & Nursing Warnings

Chromium Picolinate Source

❌ Not recommended in pregnancy

✅ Generally safe while nursing

Teucrium polium

❌ Not recommended in pregnancy

❌ Not recommended while nursing

Description

An Ayurvedic herb for diabetes management; contains chromium and insulin-mimetic compounds; leaves used across South and Southeast Asia for blood sugar regulation.

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

Active Compounds

Chromium, Pectin, Saponins, Lupeol

diterpenoids, iridoids, flavonoids, polyphenols, tannins

Traditional Uses

Diabetes management in Ayurveda and Southeast Asian medicine, Liver tonic and digestive support, Blood purification

diabetes, digestive disorders, fever, liver conditions

Modern Uses

Type 2 diabetes blood sugar control, Insulin sensitivity enhancement, Anti-inflammatory

antidiabetic, anti-inflammatory, hepatoprotective, antioxidant

Adult Dosage

200-400mg leaf extract twice daily or fresh leaves in diet

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

Contraindications

Hypoglycemia risk with diabetes medications, Monitor blood glucose closely

liver disease, alcoholic preparations

Side Effects

Hypoglycemia, GI disturbance

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

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