Spermacoce hispida vs Solanum americanum

Side-by-side comparison of medicinal herbs

Herb

Spermacoce hispida

Liver Support

Liver Support

Spermacoce hispida

❌ Not recommended in pregnancy

❌ Not recommended while nursing

Solanum americanum

❌ Not recommended in pregnancy

❌ Not recommended while nursing

Description

Tropical Asian weed used in Ayurveda for liver conditions, skin diseases, and as diuretic.

Pantropical weed closely related to S. nigrum; leaves used similarly in traditional medicine across Africa and Asia.

Active Compounds

ursolic acid, flavonoids, tannins, alkaloids

solanine, solanidine, glycoalkaloids, polyphenols, saponins

Traditional Uses

liver conditions, skin diseases, urinary complaints, digestive disorders

liver conditions, fever, skin diseases, diuretic

Modern Uses

hepatoprotective, diuretic, anti-inflammatory, antimicrobial

hepatoprotective, antipyretic, anti-inflammatory

Adult Dosage

5-10g dried herb tea 2x/day

Leaf decoction 5-10g 2x/day

Contraindications

pregnancy, kidney disease

pregnancy, raw consumption, large doses

Side Effects

GI upset, mild diuresis

solanine toxicity, GI upset

Drug Interactions

0 known interactions

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

Sources: WHO Monographs · NCCIH · PubMed · Commission E