Costus speciosus vs Scoparia Dulcis

Side-by-side comparison of medicinal herbs

Herb

Costus speciosus

Metabolic

Scoparia Dulcis

Scoparia dulcis

Metabolic

⚠️ Pregnancy & Nursing Warnings

Costus speciosus

❌ Not recommended in pregnancy

❌ Not recommended while nursing

Scoparia Dulcis

❌ Not recommended in pregnancy

❌ Not recommended while nursing

Description

Tropical ornamental with steroidal compounds; leaves used to lower blood sugar in diabetic conditions.

Pantropical weed used in folk medicine across the Americas, Africa, and Asia for its sweet taste and medicinal properties including diabetes management.

Active Compounds

diosgenin, dioscin, gracillin, kaempferol, quercetin

dulcitol, scoparic acid, scopadulcic acid, diterpenoids, flavonoids

Traditional Uses

diabetes, rheumatism, fever, constipation, bronchitis

diabetes, hypertension, fever, cough, wound healing

Modern Uses

antidiabetic, anti-inflammatory, antipyretic, antifungal

antidiabetic, antihypertensive, anti-inflammatory, analgesic

Adult Dosage

3-6g leaf powder or dried leaf tea daily

5–10g herb as tea 3x daily

Contraindications

pregnancy, hypoglycemia medications

pregnancy, hypoglycemic medications, children under 6

Side Effects

hypoglycemia, GI upset

hypoglycemia, mild digestive upset

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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