Jurubeba vs Onopordum acanthium

Side-by-side comparison of medicinal herbs

Herb

Jurubeba

Solanum paniculatum

Liver Support

Liver Support

Jurubeba

❌ Not recommended in pregnancy

❌ Not recommended while nursing

Onopordum acanthium

❌ Not recommended in pregnancy

❌ Not recommended while nursing

Description

A Brazilian medicinal plant used extensively for liver protection and digestive support, popular as a bitter aperitif.

Majestic silvery thistle; national symbol of Scotland; used in European folk medicine for cancer and fever.

Active Compounds

Solasodine, Jurubine, Solanine, Saponins

onopordine, acanthoidin, flavonoids, polyphenols, tannins

Traditional Uses

Liver protection, Digestive bitter, Anemia, Fever

cancer historically, fever, liver, digestive disorders

Modern Uses

Hepatoprotective, Choleretic, Gastroprotective, Anti-inflammatory

anti-inflammatory, hepatoprotective, antioxidant

Adult Dosage

2-4g dried fruit or leaves as tea 2x daily

3-5g dried leaf or 2-3ml tincture daily

Contraindications

Pregnancy, Liver disease (severe)

asteraceae allergy, pregnancy

Side Effects

GI upset, Drowsiness

contact dermatitis from spines, GI upset

Drug Interactions

0 known interactions

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

Sources: WHO Monographs · NCCIH · PubMed · Commission E