Solanum Melongena Herb vs Cassia auriculata

Side-by-side comparison of medicinal herbs

Herb

Solanum Melongena Herb

Solanum melongena

Metabolic

Metabolic

Solanum Melongena Herb

✅ Generally safe in pregnancy

❌ Not recommended while nursing

Cassia auriculata

❌ Not recommended in pregnancy

❌ Not recommended while nursing

Description

Eggplant leaves and calyx used in Unani and African folk medicine for diabetes, hypertension, and as skin treatment.

South Asian shrub from Ayurveda; flowers, bark, and leaves used for diabetes, skin conditions, and eye care.

Active Compounds

chlorogenic acid, delphinidin, nasunin, solanine trace

cassiaurin, kaempferol, quercetin, catechin, tannins, leucocyanidin

Traditional Uses

treatment of diabetes in Unani medicine, antihypertensive food herb, skin condition remedy in African folk medicine

diabetes, skin diseases, conjunctivitis, leprosy, urinary disorders

Modern Uses

antidiabetic, antioxidant, antihypertensive

antidiabetic, antioxidant, antimicrobial, anti-inflammatory

Adult Dosage

Fruit freely as food; leaves 2-4g as tea

3-6g dried flower or bark daily

Contraindications

nightshade allergy, solanine sensitivity

hypoglycemia medications, pregnancy

Side Effects

rare nightshade allergy

generally safe, GI upset

Drug Interactions

0 known interactions

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Sources: WHO Monographs · NCCIH · PubMed · Commission E