Dahlia pinnata vs Teucrium polium

Side-by-side comparison of medicinal herbs

Herb

Dahlia pinnata

Metabolic

Metabolic

Dahlia pinnata

❌ Not recommended in pregnancy

❌ Not recommended while nursing

Teucrium polium

❌ Not recommended in pregnancy

❌ Not recommended while nursing

Description

Native to Mexico, dahlia tubers were used by the Aztecs for food and medicine; contain inulin and have antidiabetic properties.

Middle Eastern and Mediterranean herb used across Arab traditional medicine for diabetes and digestive conditions.

Active Compounds

inulin, flavonoids, anthocyanins

diterpenoids, iridoids, flavonoids, polyphenols, tannins

Traditional Uses

Diabetic management, Food source, Anti-inflammatory use

diabetes, digestive disorders, fever, liver conditions

Modern Uses

Blood sugar regulation, Prebiotic fiber source, Antioxidant activity

antidiabetic, anti-inflammatory, hepatoprotective, antioxidant

Adult Dosage

2-4g tuber as tea

3-5g dried herb or 1-2ml tincture daily

Contraindications

Asteraceae allergy

liver disease, alcoholic preparations

Side Effects

Mild digestive changes

hepatotoxicity with high doses

Drug Interactions

0 known interactions

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

Sources: WHO Monographs · NCCIH · PubMed · Commission E