Sedum Acre Herb vs Jatropha gossypiifolia

Side-by-side comparison of medicinal herbs

Herb

Sedum Acre Herb

Sedum acre

Cardiovascular

Cardiovascular

Sedum Acre Herb

❌ Not recommended in pregnancy

❌ Not recommended while nursing

Jatropha gossypiifolia

❌ Not recommended in pregnancy

❌ Not recommended while nursing

Description

Low-growing European stonecrop with peppery leaves used historically for hypertension and wound healing; toxic at high doses.

Caribbean and South American shrub used in folk medicine for hypertension, diabetes, and wound healing.

Active Compounds

sedamine, nicotine trace, flavonoids, tannins

flavonoids, alkaloids, jatrophine, tannins, saponins

Traditional Uses

treatment of hypertension in European folk medicine, wound healing topical remedy, traditional fever treatment

hypertension, diabetes, wound healing, snakebite (folk)

Modern Uses

antihypertensive, wound healing, antipyretic

anti-hypertensive (research), anti-diabetic, wound healing

Adult Dosage

Very small doses only - toxic in large amounts

Leaf decoction 3-5g 2x/day (traditional)

Contraindications

pregnancy, children - alkaloid toxicity, heart disease

pregnancy, all internal use without guidance

Side Effects

nausea and vomiting, cardiac effects at high doses

GI upset, hypotension

Drug Interactions

0 known interactions

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

Sources: WHO Monographs · NCCIH · PubMed · Commission E