Mahkota Dewa vs Teucrium polium

Side-by-side comparison of medicinal herbs

Herb

Mahkota Dewa

Phaleria macrocarpa

Metabolic

Metabolic

Mahkota Dewa

❌ Not recommended in pregnancy

❌ Not recommended while nursing

Teucrium polium

❌ Not recommended in pregnancy

❌ Not recommended while nursing

Description

Indonesian medicinal tree from Papua whose fruit is used for diabetes, hypertension, and liver disease.

Middle Eastern and Mediterranean herb used across Arab traditional medicine for diabetes and digestive conditions.

Active Compounds

kaempferol, quercetin, myricetin, gallic acid, alkaloids

diterpenoids, iridoids, flavonoids, polyphenols, tannins

Traditional Uses

Javanese royal medicine, Indonesian diabetes herb, Papua traditional plant

diabetes, digestive disorders, fever, liver conditions

Modern Uses

antidiabetic, antihypertensive, hepatoprotective, anticancer research

antidiabetic, anti-inflammatory, hepatoprotective, antioxidant

Adult Dosage

2-3g dried fruit slice as tea daily

3-5g dried herb or 1-2ml tincture daily

Contraindications

pregnancy, blood thinners, diabetes medications (hypoglycemia risk)

liver disease, alcoholic preparations

Side Effects

hypoglycemia, hypotension, GI upset

hepatotoxicity with high doses

Drug Interactions

0 known interactions

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

Sources: WHO Monographs · NCCIH · PubMed · Commission E