Smilax Zeylanica vs Ichnocarpus Frutescens

Side-by-side comparison of medicinal herbs

Herb

Smilax Zeylanica

Smilax zeylanica

Skin and Topical

Ichnocarpus Frutescens

Ichnocarpus frutescens

Skin and Topical

⚠️ Pregnancy & Nursing Warnings

Smilax Zeylanica

❌ Not recommended in pregnancy

❌ Not recommended while nursing

Ichnocarpus Frutescens

❌ Not recommended in pregnancy

❌ Not recommended while nursing

Description

Climbing vine native to South and Southeast Asia used in Ayurveda and traditional medicine for blood purification, skin diseases, and urinary conditions.

Slender climbing shrub distributed across tropical Asia used in Ayurvedic medicine as a tonic, diuretic, and blood purifier for skin diseases and rheumatism.

Active Compounds

sarsaponin, smilasaponin, steroidal saponins, phenols, flavonoids

ichnocarpine, taraxasterol, lupeol, tannins

Traditional Uses

blood purification, skin diseases, urinary conditions, rheumatism, fever

skin diseases, rheumatism, fever, diuretic, blood purifier

Modern Uses

anti-inflammatory, detoxification, diuretic, antimicrobial

anti-inflammatory, skin support, detoxification, urinary support

Adult Dosage

5–10g dried root as decoction 3x daily or 300mg extract

3–5g root powder or decoction daily

Contraindications

kidney disease, pregnancy high doses

pregnancy, allergy

Side Effects

mild digestive upset

mild gastric upset

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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