Corchorus Olitorius vs Sargassum fusiforme

Side-by-side comparison of medicinal herbs

Herb

Corchorus Olitorius

Corchorus olitorius

Nutritive

Nutritive

Corchorus Olitorius

✅ Generally safe in pregnancy

✅ Generally safe while nursing

Sargassum fusiforme

❌ Not recommended in pregnancy

❌ Not recommended while nursing

Description

Leafy vegetable widely consumed in Egypt and the Middle East as molokhia soup, used medicinally for digestive and nutritive conditions.

Japanese and Korean sea vegetable; high in minerals but contains inorganic arsenic requiring moderation.

Active Compounds

flavonoids, vitamins, minerals, mucilage, phytosterols

fucoidan, alginic acid, iodine, calcium, iron, fucosterol

Traditional Uses

digestive health, nutritive, fever, pain relief, immune support

thyroid support, bone health, digestive health, immune support

Modern Uses

nutritive, anti-inflammatory, antioxidant, digestive support

thyroid support, anti-inflammatory, antioxidant, nutritive

Adult Dosage

Fresh or dried leaves as food or tea freely

Limit to 5g dry weight weekly due to arsenic content

Contraindications

cardiac glycoside medications (small amount natural glycosides), allergy

pregnancy - arsenic risk, children, hyperthyroidism, kidney disease

Side Effects

very well tolerated as food

arsenic accumulation with excess consumption

Drug Interactions

0 known interactions

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

Sources: WHO Monographs · NCCIH · PubMed · Commission E