Nolina texana vs Artemisia judaica

Side-by-side comparison of medicinal herbs

Herb

Nolina texana

Digestive

Digestive

Nolina texana

✅ Generally safe in pregnancy

✅ Generally safe while nursing

Artemisia judaica

❌ Not recommended in pregnancy

❌ Not recommended while nursing

Description

Grass-like desert plant of Texas and Mexico used by Native Americans as fiber and medicine.

Middle Eastern desert Artemisia; significant in traditional Arab and Jewish medicine.

Active Compounds

saponins, flavonoids, phenolic acids

artabsin, davanone, isoartabsin, flavonoids, thujone, cineole

Traditional Uses

Traditional Apache and Comanche use as food and medicine, Used in Texas-Mexico border folk medicine for digestive and skin conditions

digestive disorders, diabetes, infections, malaria, skin conditions

Modern Uses

Saponin-rich lather plant, Anti-inflammatory, Digestive support, Traditional food plant

antidiabetic, antimicrobial, anti-inflammatory, antiparasitic

Adult Dosage

Traditional preparations; no established dosage

2-4g dried herb or 1-2ml tincture daily

Contraindications

No specific contraindications established

pregnancy, epilepsy, liver disease

Side Effects

Mild gastrointestinal effects from saponins

GI upset, thujone neurological effects at high doses

Drug Interactions

0 known interactions

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

Sources: WHO Monographs · NCCIH · PubMed · Commission E