Scoparia Dulcis vs Tinospora Crispa

Side-by-side comparison of medicinal herbs

Herb

Scoparia Dulcis

Scoparia dulcis

Metabolic

Tinospora Crispa

Tinospora crispa

Metabolic

⚠️ Pregnancy & Nursing Warnings

Scoparia Dulcis

❌ Not recommended in pregnancy

❌ Not recommended while nursing

Tinospora Crispa

❌ Not recommended in pregnancy

❌ Not recommended while nursing

Description

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

Climbing vine native to Southeast Asia used in traditional medicine of Malaysia, Thailand, Indonesia, and the Philippines for diabetes, malaria, and fever.

Active Compounds

dulcitol, scoparic acid, scopadulcic acid, diterpenoids, flavonoids

borapetoside, tinoscorbiside, berberine, picrotoxin, alkaloids

Traditional Uses

diabetes, hypertension, fever, cough, wound healing

diabetes, malaria, fever, hypertension, wound healing

Modern Uses

antidiabetic, antihypertensive, anti-inflammatory, analgesic

antidiabetic, antiplasmodial, antipyretic, anti-inflammatory

Adult Dosage

5–10g herb as tea 3x daily

Stem decoction 200ml 2–3x daily or 300mg extract

Contraindications

pregnancy, hypoglycemic medications, children under 6

pregnancy, cardiac conditions, CNS depression, children

Side Effects

hypoglycemia, mild digestive upset

nausea, hypoglycemia, CNS depression 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

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