Copalchi vs Teucrium polium

Side-by-side comparison of medicinal herbs

Herb

Copalchi

Hintonia latiflora

Metabolic

Metabolic

Copalchi

❌ Not recommended in pregnancy

❌ Not recommended while nursing

Teucrium polium

❌ Not recommended in pregnancy

❌ Not recommended while nursing

Description

A Mexican tree bark used for centuries by indigenous peoples for diabetes and fever, with clinical support for blood sugar reduction.

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

Active Compounds

Coutareagenin, Chlorogenic acid, Neoflavonoids, Polyphenols

diterpenoids, iridoids, flavonoids, polyphenols, tannins

Traditional Uses

Diabetes, Fever, Malaria, Digestive aid

diabetes, digestive disorders, fever, liver conditions

Modern Uses

Anti-diabetic (glucose uptake), Antimalarial, Gastroprotective, Antioxidant

antidiabetic, anti-inflammatory, hepatoprotective, antioxidant

Adult Dosage

1-3g dried bark as decoction 2-3x daily or standardized extract

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

Contraindications

Pregnancy, Diabetes medications (hypoglycemia risk), Children

liver disease, alcoholic preparations

Side Effects

Hypoglycemia, GI upset

hepatotoxicity with high doses

Drug Interactions

0 known interactions

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Sources: WHO Monographs · NCCIH · PubMed · Commission E