Mangifera indica vs Teucrium polium

Side-by-side comparison of medicinal herbs

Herb

Mangifera indica

Metabolic

Metabolic

Mangifera indica

✅ Generally safe in pregnancy

✅ Generally safe while nursing

Teucrium polium

❌ Not recommended in pregnancy

❌ Not recommended while nursing

Description

Pan-tropical fruit tree; bark, leaves, and seed kernels used medicinally across Asia and Africa.

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

Active Compounds

mangiferin, quercetin, kaempferol, lupeol, gallic acid, beta-carotene

diterpenoids, iridoids, flavonoids, polyphenols, tannins

Traditional Uses

diabetes, digestive disorders, skin conditions, fever, diarrhea

diabetes, digestive disorders, fever, liver conditions

Modern Uses

antidiabetic, antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, antimicrobial

antidiabetic, anti-inflammatory, hepatoprotective, antioxidant

Adult Dosage

500mg mangiferin extract or 5-10g dried leaf tea

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

Contraindications

blood sugar medications

liver disease, alcoholic preparations

Side Effects

generally safe at food doses, 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