Coreopsis tinctoria vs Cinnamomum loureiroi

Side-by-side comparison of medicinal herbs

Herb

Coreopsis tinctoria

Metabolic

Metabolic

Coreopsis tinctoria

❌ Not recommended in pregnancy

❌ Not recommended while nursing

Cinnamomum loureiroi

❌ Not recommended in pregnancy

❌ Not recommended while nursing

Description

North American annual used as dye plant and in Navajo medicine for digestive and respiratory complaints.

Highest-cinnamaldehyde cinnamon species from Vietnam; most pungent flavor and strongest blood sugar effects.

Active Compounds

flavonoids, chalcones, marein, okanin, tannins

cinnamaldehyde (highest content), coumarin, procyanidins, phenolic compounds

Traditional Uses

digestive complaints, respiratory conditions, dye plant, blood sugar regulation

diabetes, cold conditions, digestive complaints, circulation

Modern Uses

anti-diabetic, digestive support, dye production

blood sugar regulation, circulatory warming, antioxidant

Adult Dosage

3-5g dried flowers tea 2x/day

1-2g powder daily (lower dose due to potency)

Contraindications

Asteraceae allergy

pregnancy, liver disease (high coumarin), bleeding disorders

Side Effects

mild GI upset

liver damage with excess, GI burning, allergic reactions

Drug Interactions

0 known interactions

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

Sources: WHO Monographs · NCCIH · PubMed · Commission E