Pata de Vaca vs Teucrium polium

Side-by-side comparison of medicinal herbs

Herb

Pata de Vaca

Bauhinia forficata

Metabolic

Metabolic

Pata de Vaca

❌ Not recommended in pregnancy

❌ Not recommended while nursing

Teucrium polium

❌ Not recommended in pregnancy

❌ Not recommended while nursing

Description

Brazilian medicinal tree with leaves shaped like cow hooves, used widely in Brazilian folk medicine for diabetes and kidney conditions.

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

Active Compounds

kaempferitrin, quercetin, isoquercitrin, astragalin, flavonoids

diterpenoids, iridoids, flavonoids, polyphenols, tannins

Traditional Uses

Diabetes management in Brazilian folk medicine, Kidney and urinary conditions, Liver conditions, Blood pressure

diabetes, digestive disorders, fever, liver conditions

Modern Uses

Antidiabetic, Diuretic, Anti-inflammatory, Antioxidant

antidiabetic, anti-inflammatory, hepatoprotective, antioxidant

Adult Dosage

2-4g dried leaf tea twice daily; 500mg extract twice daily

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

Contraindications

Pregnancy, Hypoglycemia, Thyroid conditions

liver disease, alcoholic preparations

Side Effects

Hypoglycemia with diabetes medications, Thyroid function alteration

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