Patol vs Artemisia judaica

Side-by-side comparison of medicinal herbs

Herb

Patol

Trichosanthes dioica

Digestive

Digestive

Patol

✅ Generally safe in pregnancy

✅ Generally safe while nursing

Artemisia judaica

❌ Not recommended in pregnancy

❌ Not recommended while nursing

Description

Perennial vine of South Asia; fruit used as vegetable and medicine in Ayurveda for digestive and liver conditions.

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

Active Compounds

cucurbitacins, saponins, flavonoids, amino acids

artabsin, davanone, isoartabsin, flavonoids, thujone, cineole

Traditional Uses

Digestive tonic in Ayurveda, Liver conditions, Diabetes management, Blood purifier

digestive disorders, diabetes, infections, malaria, skin conditions

Modern Uses

Digestive stimulant, Hepatoprotective, Anti-inflammatory, Blood sugar support

antidiabetic, antimicrobial, anti-inflammatory, antiparasitic

Adult Dosage

50 mL fresh juice; 2–3 g dried fruit powder

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

Contraindications

Excess cooling for vata constitution per Ayurveda

pregnancy, epilepsy, liver disease

Side Effects

GI bloating in excess, Cooling digestive effects

GI upset, thujone neurological effects at high doses

Drug Interactions

0 known interactions

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Sources: WHO Monographs · NCCIH · PubMed · Commission E