Lagerstroemia speciosa vs Salacia

Side-by-side comparison of medicinal herbs

Herb

Lagerstroemia speciosa

Metabolic

Salacia reticulata

Metabolic

Lagerstroemia speciosa

❌ Not recommended in pregnancy

❌ Not recommended while nursing

Salacia

❌ Not recommended in pregnancy

❌ Not recommended while nursing

Description

Southeast Asian tree whose leaves are used for diabetes management; corosolic acid potent insulin-mimetic.

Sri Lankan vine root for alpha-glucosidase inhibition and blood sugar control.

Active Compounds

corosolic acid, ellagic acid, tannins, lagerstroemin, valoneic acid

Salacinol, Kotalanol, Mangiferin, Kotalagenin

Traditional Uses

diabetes, blood sugar control, obesity, kidney conditions

Diabetes support, Obesity, Rheumatism, Skin diseases

Modern Uses

anti-diabetic, insulin-mimetic, weight management, anti-obesity

Alpha-glucosidase inhibition research, Postprandial glucose control, Anti-obesity

Adult Dosage

500-1000mg extract 2-3x/day before meals

300-1000mg extract daily before meals

Contraindications

hypoglycemia, pregnancy, anticoagulant medications

Diabetes medications, Pregnancy, Nursing

Side Effects

hypoglycemia, GI upset

Flatulence, Abdominal discomfort, Diarrhea

Drug Interactions

0 known interactions

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

Sources: WHO Monographs · NCCIH · PubMed · Commission E