Arrabidaea Chica vs Fomes Fomentarius

Climbing shrub of the Amazon used by indigenous peoples for its red-purple pigment from leaves used medicinally for skin diseases, wounds, and as a natural dye.

A bracket fungus used across Northern Europe and Siberia traditionally as tinder and in folk medicine.

carajurin, carajurone, anthocyanins, flavonoids, tannins

fomentarins, polyphenols, triterpenoids

skin diseases, wound healing, fungal infections, anemia, antioxidant

wound healing, hemostasis, immune support, inflammation

wound healing, antifungal, anti-inflammatory, antioxidant

hemostatic, anti-inflammatory, immunostimulant

Leaf decoction 200ml 2–3x daily or topical leaf paste

1-3g extract daily

pregnancy, allergy

autoimmune conditions

mild skin staining, digestive upset

generally well tolerated