Dioscorea Bulbifera vs Ascophyllum nodosum

Side-by-side comparison of medicinal herbs

Herb

Dioscorea Bulbifera

Dioscorea bulbifera

Hormonal

Ascophyllum nodosum

Hormonal

⚠️ Pregnancy & Nursing Warnings

Dioscorea Bulbifera

❌ Not recommended in pregnancy

❌ Not recommended while nursing

Ascophyllum nodosum

❌ Not recommended in pregnancy

❌ Not recommended while nursing

Description

Widely distributed tropical vine producing aerial bulbils used extensively in traditional medicine across Asia and Africa for hormonal and metabolic conditions.

North Atlantic brown seaweed; rich in iodine, polysaccharides, and minerals; thyroid and metabolic support.

Active Compounds

diosbulbin, steroidal saponins, diosgenin, polyphenols

fucoidan, alginic acid, iodine, fucosterol, laminarin, mannitol

Traditional Uses

thyroid disorders, antitumor, antifungal, goiter treatment

thyroid support, iodine deficiency, skin conditions, weight management

Modern Uses

thyroid health, antioxidant support, antimicrobial

thyroid support, anti-inflammatory, antioxidant, prebiotic

Adult Dosage

500mg–2g extract daily

300-600mg extract daily

Contraindications

pregnancy, liver disease, raw consumption toxic

hyperthyroidism, thyroid medications, iodine allergy, pregnancy large doses

Side Effects

hepatotoxicity if raw, nausea, vomiting

thyroid disruption, iodine excess, heavy metal contamination if from polluted sources

Drug Interactions

0 known interactions

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

Sources: WHO Monographs · NCCIH · PubMed · Commission E

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