Daun Insulin vs Teucrium polium

Side-by-side comparison of medicinal herbs

Herb

Daun Insulin

Smallanthus sonchifolius

Metabolic

Metabolic

Daun Insulin

✅ Generally safe in pregnancy

✅ Generally safe while nursing

Teucrium polium

❌ Not recommended in pregnancy

❌ Not recommended while nursing

Description

Yacon leaf used in Indonesian Jamu and South American tradition as a natural blood sugar regulator.

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

Active Compounds

fructooligosaccharides, chlorogenic acid, sesquiterpene lactones

diterpenoids, iridoids, flavonoids, polyphenols, tannins

Traditional Uses

diabetes, blood sugar regulation, liver support

diabetes, digestive disorders, fever, liver conditions

Modern Uses

hypoglycemic, hepatoprotective, prebiotic

antidiabetic, anti-inflammatory, hepatoprotective, antioxidant

Adult Dosage

5-15g dried leaf tea daily

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

Contraindications

diabetes medications require monitoring

liver disease, alcoholic preparations

Side Effects

flatulence from FOS content

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