Cuscuta europaea vs Solanum americanum

Side-by-side comparison of medicinal herbs

Herb

Cuscuta europaea

Liver Support

Liver Support

Cuscuta europaea

❌ Not recommended in pregnancy

❌ Not recommended while nursing

Solanum americanum

❌ Not recommended in pregnancy

❌ Not recommended while nursing

Description

European parasitic dodder; whole plant tea used in folk medicine for liver conditions and urinary disorders.

Pantropical weed closely related to S. nigrum; leaves used similarly in traditional medicine across Africa and Asia.

Active Compounds

flavonoids, alkaloids, organic acids, tannins

solanine, solanidine, glycoalkaloids, polyphenols, saponins

Traditional Uses

liver conditions, urinary disorders, fever

liver conditions, fever, skin diseases, diuretic

Modern Uses

hepatoprotective, diuretic, antipyretic

hepatoprotective, antipyretic, anti-inflammatory

Adult Dosage

3-5g dried plant tea 2x/day

Leaf decoction 5-10g 2x/day

Contraindications

pregnancy

pregnancy, raw consumption, large doses

Side Effects

GI upset

solanine toxicity, GI upset

Drug Interactions

0 known interactions

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

Sources: WHO Monographs · NCCIH · PubMed · Commission E