Prodigiosa Mexican vs Kayu Manis Jamu

Side-by-side comparison of medicinal herbs

Herb

Prodigiosa Mexican

Brickellia grandiflora

Metabolic

Cinnamomum burmanii

Metabolic

Prodigiosa Mexican

❌ Not recommended in pregnancy

❌ Not recommended while nursing

Kayu Manis Jamu

❌ Not recommended in pregnancy

❌ Not recommended while nursing

Description

Mexican bitter herb for diabetes and digestive conditions.

Indonesian cinnamon variety used in Jamu for diabetes management, digestive support, and warming the body.

Active Compounds

Sesquiterpene lactones, Flavonoids, Brickellin

cinnamaldehyde, coumarin, procyanidins, eugenol

Traditional Uses

Diabetes, Digestive weakness, Gallstones, Liver problems

diabetes, cold conditions, digestive weakness

Modern Uses

Anti-diabetic, Bitter digestive, Cholagogue

hypoglycemic, antimicrobial, anti-inflammatory, warming

Adult Dosage

2-4g dried leaf as tea before meals

1-6g dried bark daily

Contraindications

Pregnancy, Diabetes medications, Bile duct obstruction

liver disease with high doses, coumarin sensitivity

Side Effects

GI upset, Hypoglycemia

liver toxicity with excessive coumarin

Drug Interactions

0 known interactions

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

Sources: WHO Monographs · NCCIH · PubMed · Commission E