Cipó Mil Homens vs Juniper Communis

Side-by-side comparison of medicinal herbs

Herb

Cipó Mil Homens

Aristolochia cymbifera

Urinary

Juniper Communis

Juniperus communis

Urinary

⚠️ Pregnancy & Nursing Warnings

Cipó Mil Homens

❌ Not recommended in pregnancy

❌ Not recommended while nursing

Juniper Communis

❌ Not recommended in pregnancy

❌ Not recommended while nursing

Description

Brazilian vine used in folk medicine for snakebite, fever, and digestive conditions; contains aristolochic acids — nephrotoxic, use with extreme caution.

European and North American conifer; berries used as carminative, diuretic, and antimicrobial; Commission E approved for dyspeptic complaints.

Active Compounds

aristolochic acid I, aristolochic acid II, beta-sitosterol, aristolactam, flavonoids

alpha-pinene, sabinene, terpinen-4-ol, juniperanol, flavonoids

Traditional Uses

Snake bite antidote, Fever, Digestive complaints, Gynaecological conditions

Digestive complaints, Urinary conditions, Rheumatic pain, Antimicrobial

Modern Uses

Antimicrobial activity, Analgesic effects, Anti-inflammatory properties

Diuretic activity, Carminative effects, Anti-inflammatory properties, Antimicrobial action

Adult Dosage

Historical use only — not recommended due to nephrotoxicity

Berry tea: 1-2 cups daily; 1-2ml tincture 3x daily

Contraindications

Internal use contraindicated (nephrotoxic), Pregnancy, Children, Kidney disease

Pregnancy uterine stimulant, Kidney inflammation acute, Children

Side Effects

Nephrotoxicity, Renal failure, Carcinogenicity

Kidney irritation with prolonged use, Uterine stimulation

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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