Seagrape Leaf vs Ardisia Crenata

Side-by-side comparison of medicinal herbs

Herb

Seagrape Leaf

Coccoloba uvifera

Musculoskeletal

Ardisia crenata

Musculoskeletal

Seagrape Leaf

❌ Not recommended in pregnancy

❌ Not recommended while nursing

Ardisia Crenata

❌ Not recommended in pregnancy

❌ Not recommended while nursing

Description

A Caribbean and Pacific coastal plant used medicinally for diarrhea, rheumatism, and edema.

Ornamental shrub widely used in Japanese folk medicine and traditional East Asian medicine for rheumatism, inflammation, and hepatitis.

Active Compounds

catechins, proanthocyanidins, quercetin, stilbenes

ardisiacrispin A, ardisiacrispin B, triterpenoid saponins, flavonoids, bergenin

Traditional Uses

diarrhea, rheumatism, edema, fever

rheumatism, hepatitis, inflammation, sore throat, fever

Modern Uses

astringent, anti-inflammatory, diuretic

anti-inflammatory, antiviral, antirheumatic, hepatoprotective

Adult Dosage

6-15g leaf tea daily

Leaf or root decoction 200ml 2–3x daily or 200mg extract

Contraindications

constipation

pregnancy, children, high doses emetic

Side Effects

generally well tolerated

nausea, vomiting at high doses

Drug Interactions

0 known interactions

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

Sources: WHO Monographs · NCCIH · PubMed · Commission E