Daun Dewa vs Jatropha gossypiifolia

Side-by-side comparison of medicinal herbs

Herb

Daun Dewa

Gynura pseudochina

Cardiovascular

Cardiovascular

Daun Dewa

❌ Not recommended in pregnancy

❌ Not recommended while nursing

Jatropha gossypiifolia

❌ Not recommended in pregnancy

❌ Not recommended while nursing

Description

A Jamu herb with a growing reputation for anti-tumor, blood pressure lowering, and wound healing properties.

Caribbean and South American shrub used in folk medicine for hypertension, diabetes, and wound healing.

Active Compounds

alkaloids, flavonoids, tannins, sterols

flavonoids, alkaloids, jatrophine, tannins, saponins

Traditional Uses

hypertension, blood clots, wounds, tumor prevention

hypertension, diabetes, wound healing, snakebite (folk)

Modern Uses

antihypertensive, anticoagulant, wound healing, anti-tumor

anti-hypertensive (research), anti-diabetic, wound healing

Adult Dosage

30-60g fresh leaf daily as tea

Leaf decoction 3-5g 2x/day (traditional)

Contraindications

anticoagulant medications, liver pyrrolizidine alkaloid concern

pregnancy, all internal use without guidance

Side Effects

possible hepatotoxicity long term

GI upset, hypotension

Drug Interactions

0 known interactions

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

Sources: WHO Monographs · NCCIH · PubMed · Commission E