Ichnocarpus Frutescens vs Smilax Zeylanica

Side-by-side comparison of medicinal herbs

Herb

Ichnocarpus Frutescens

Ichnocarpus frutescens

Skin and Topical

Smilax Zeylanica

Smilax zeylanica

Skin and Topical

⚠️ Pregnancy & Nursing Warnings

Ichnocarpus Frutescens

❌ Not recommended in pregnancy

❌ Not recommended while nursing

Smilax Zeylanica

❌ Not recommended in pregnancy

❌ Not recommended while nursing

Description

Slender climbing shrub distributed across tropical Asia used in Ayurvedic medicine as a tonic, diuretic, and blood purifier for skin diseases and rheumatism.

Climbing vine native to South and Southeast Asia used in Ayurveda and traditional medicine for blood purification, skin diseases, and urinary conditions.

Active Compounds

ichnocarpine, taraxasterol, lupeol, tannins

sarsaponin, smilasaponin, steroidal saponins, phenols, flavonoids

Traditional Uses

skin diseases, rheumatism, fever, diuretic, blood purifier

blood purification, skin diseases, urinary conditions, rheumatism, fever

Modern Uses

anti-inflammatory, skin support, detoxification, urinary support

anti-inflammatory, detoxification, diuretic, antimicrobial

Adult Dosage

3–5g root powder or decoction daily

5–10g dried root as decoction 3x daily or 300mg extract

Contraindications

pregnancy, allergy

kidney disease, pregnancy high doses

Side Effects

mild gastric upset

mild digestive upset

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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