Curculigo Latifolia vs Ipomoea Batatas Leaf

Side-by-side comparison of medicinal herbs

Herb

Curculigo Latifolia

Curculigo latifolia

Metabolic

Ipomoea batatas

Metabolic

Curculigo Latifolia

❌ Not recommended in pregnancy

❌ Not recommended while nursing

Ipomoea Batatas Leaf

✅ Generally safe in pregnancy

✅ Generally safe while nursing

Description

Palm-like herb of Southeast Asia used in Malaysian traditional medicine for diabetes, antioxidant support, and reproductive health.

Leaves of the sweet potato plant used medicinally across tropical Africa and Asia for diabetes, skin conditions, and wound healing.

Active Compounds

curculigoside, saponins, phenolic glycosides, sterols

anthocyanins, quercetin, flavonoids, vitamins, chlorogenic acid

Traditional Uses

diabetes, antioxidant, reproductive health, anti-inflammatory, urinary

diabetes, wound healing, skin conditions, antioxidant, anti-inflammatory

Modern Uses

antidiabetic, antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, reproductive tonic

antidiabetic, antioxidant, wound healing, anti-inflammatory

Adult Dosage

Root or leaf decoction 200ml 2x daily

Fresh leaves as vegetable or tea 5–10g daily

Contraindications

pregnancy, hormone-sensitive conditions

allergy to Ipomoea, excessive consumption

Side Effects

nausea, hormonal effects

very well tolerated as food

Drug Interactions

0 known interactions

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

Sources: WHO Monographs · NCCIH · PubMed · Commission E