Breadfruit Leaf vs Persea americana

Side-by-side comparison of medicinal herbs

Herb

Breadfruit Leaf

Artocarpus altilis

Cardiovascular

Cardiovascular

Breadfruit Leaf

❌ Not recommended in pregnancy

❌ Not recommended while nursing

Persea americana

❌ Not recommended in pregnancy

✅ Generally safe while nursing

Description

A Pacific Island staple tree whose leaves are used in traditional Polynesian and Caribbean medicine for hypertension and diabetes.

Tropical fruit tree; leaves and seed used in Mexican and Central American folk medicine for diabetes and hypertension.

Active Compounds

Flavonoids, Phenolic compounds, Cycloartenol, Lupeol

persenone A, fatty acids, flavonoids, tannins, quercetin, potassium

Traditional Uses

Hypertension, Diabetes, Liver disorders, Skin infections

diabetes, hypertension, diarrhea, kidney conditions, skin health

Modern Uses

Antihypertensive, Hypoglycemic, Antimicrobial, Anti-inflammatory

anti-diabetic, antihypertensive, anti-inflammatory, skin moisturizer

Adult Dosage

3-5 dried leaves as tea 2x daily

Leaf tea 3-5g 2x/day; fruit as food; seed powder

Contraindications

Hypotension, Diabetes medications, Pregnancy

pregnancy (leaf tea in high doses), latex allergy, kidney disease (with leaf excess)

Side Effects

Hypotension, Hypoglycemia

GI upset, kidney irritation with excess leaf

Drug Interactions

0 known interactions

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

Sources: WHO Monographs · NCCIH · PubMed · Commission E