Pansit-Pansitan vs Urtica Urens

Side-by-side comparison of medicinal herbs

Herb

Pansit-Pansitan

Peperomia pellucida

Musculoskeletal

Urtica Urens

Urtica urens

Musculoskeletal

⚠️ Pregnancy & Nursing Warnings

Pansit-Pansitan

❌ Not recommended in pregnancy

❌ Not recommended while nursing

Urtica Urens

❌ Not recommended in pregnancy

✅ Generally safe while nursing

Description

Philippine and pantropical herb used officially for arthritis, gout, and skin conditions; approved by Philippine Department of Health.

Annual nettle species with similar properties to stinging nettle; used in Mediterranean and North African medicine for arthritis, iron deficiency, and diuretic purposes.

Active Compounds

pellucidine, flavonoids, apiol, dillapiole, beta-sitosterol

formic acid, histamine, acetylcholine, lectins, flavonoids

Traditional Uses

Arthritis, Gout, Skin conditions, Anti-inflammatory

Arthritis, Iron deficiency, Diuretic use, Skin conditions

Modern Uses

Anti-inflammatory activity, Analgesic effects, Antioxidant properties, Uricosuric action

Anti-inflammatory activity, Diuretic effects, Iron supplementation, Antirheumatic properties

Adult Dosage

Herb tea: 2-3 cups daily; topical poultice

Herb tea: 2-3 cups daily; 1-2ml tincture 3x daily; topical urtication for arthritis

Contraindications

Pregnancy

Pregnancy large medicinal doses, Potassium-depleting diuretics

Side Effects

Mild GI effects

Sting if touched fresh, Mild diuresis, Potential blood pressure lowering

Drug Interactions

0 known interactions

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

Sources: WHO Monographs · NCCIH · PubMed · Commission E

View Pansit-Pansitan Details View Urtica Urens Details