Jatropha gossypiifolia vs Persea americana

Side-by-side comparison of medicinal herbs

Herb

Jatropha gossypiifolia

Cardiovascular

Cardiovascular

Jatropha gossypiifolia

❌ Not recommended in pregnancy

❌ Not recommended while nursing

Persea americana

❌ Not recommended in pregnancy

✅ Generally safe while nursing

Description

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

Tropical fruit tree; leaves and seed used in Mexican and Central American folk medicine for diabetes and hypertension.

Active Compounds

flavonoids, alkaloids, jatrophine, tannins, saponins

persenone A, fatty acids, flavonoids, tannins, quercetin, potassium

Traditional Uses

hypertension, diabetes, wound healing, snakebite (folk)

diabetes, hypertension, diarrhea, kidney conditions, skin health

Modern Uses

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

anti-diabetic, antihypertensive, anti-inflammatory, skin moisturizer

Adult Dosage

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

Leaf tea 3-5g 2x/day; fruit as food; seed powder

Contraindications

pregnancy, all internal use without guidance

pregnancy (leaf tea in high doses), latex allergy, kidney disease (with leaf excess)

Side Effects

GI upset, hypotension

GI upset, kidney irritation with excess leaf

Drug Interactions

0 known interactions

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Sources: WHO Monographs · NCCIH · PubMed · Commission E