Setaria Italica vs Corchorus Olitorius

Side-by-side comparison of medicinal herbs

Herb

Setaria Italica

Setaria italica

Nutritive

Corchorus olitorius

Nutritive

Description

Ancient cereal grass cultivated throughout Asia used in TCM as a nutritive grain tonic that nourishes the stomach and calms digestive fire.

Leafy vegetable widely consumed in Egypt and the Middle East as molokhia soup, used medicinally for digestive and nutritive conditions.

Active Compounds

flavonoids, phenolics, phytic acid, polyphenols, minerals

flavonoids, vitamins, minerals, mucilage, phytosterols

Traditional Uses

digestive weakness, nausea in pregnancy, stomach cold, nutritive, galactagogue

digestive health, nutritive, fever, pain relief, immune support

Modern Uses

digestive tonic, nutritive, anti-inflammatory, blood sugar regulation

nutritive, anti-inflammatory, antioxidant, digestive support

Adult Dosage

15–30g as food or 5–10g malt extract daily

Fresh or dried leaves as food or tea freely

Contraindications

allergy to millet

cardiac glycoside medications (small amount natural glycosides), allergy

Side Effects

very well tolerated as food

Drug Interactions

0 known interactions

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

Sources: WHO Monographs · NCCIH · PubMed · Commission E