Kummerowia striata vs Co Voi

Side-by-side comparison of medicinal herbs

Herb

Kummerowia striata

Anti-inflammatory

Vernonia cinerea

Anti-inflammatory

Kummerowia striata

❌ Not recommended in pregnancy

❌ Not recommended while nursing

Co Voi

❌ Not recommended in pregnancy

❌ Not recommended while nursing

Description

East Asian annual legume used in Chinese folk medicine for fever, dysentery, and urinary conditions.

A Vietnamese herb used for fever, urinary conditions, and as an anti-inflammatory.

Active Compounds

flavonoids, isoflavones, tannins, alkaloids

vernolide, vernodalol, sesquiterpenes, flavonoids

Traditional Uses

fever, dysentery, urinary conditions, edema

fever, urinary conditions, inflammation, skin conditions

Modern Uses

antipyretic, anti-diarrheal, diuretic, anti-inflammatory

antipyretic, diuretic, anti-inflammatory

Adult Dosage

10-15g dried herb tea 2x/day

15-30g fresh herb daily

Contraindications

pregnancy, kidney disease

pregnancy

Side Effects

GI upset, mild diuresis

generally well tolerated

Drug Interactions

0 known interactions

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Sources: WHO Monographs · NCCIH · PubMed · Commission E