Rosy Periwinkle Leaf vs Scoparia Dulcis

In folk medicine context (distinct from pharmaceutical extraction), the leaves are used in South Asian, Caribbean, and African traditions for diabetes and hypertension at culinary doses.

Pantropical weed used in folk medicine across the Americas, Africa, and Asia for its sweet taste and medicinal properties including diabetes management.

loganin, secologanin, tryptamine derivatives, indole alkaloids

dulcitol, scoparic acid, scopadulcic acid, diterpenoids, flavonoids

Treat diabetes in folk medicine, Hypertension management, Wound healing, Traditional Indian and Caribbean medicine

diabetes, hypertension, fever, cough, wound healing

Antidiabetic folk use, Antihypertensive mild, Anti-inflammatory

antidiabetic, antihypertensive, anti-inflammatory, analgesic

1-2 leaves as tea maximum; not recommended as supplement

5–10g herb as tea 3x daily

Most uses contraindicated due to alkaloid content, Pregnancy

pregnancy, hypoglycemic medications, children under 6

Nausea, Neurotoxicity in excess

hypoglycemia, mild digestive upset