Bridelia Ferruginea vs Artemisia pallens

Side-by-side comparison of medicinal herbs

Herb

Bridelia Ferruginea

Bridelia ferruginea

Metabolic

Metabolic

Bridelia Ferruginea

❌ Not recommended in pregnancy

❌ Not recommended while nursing

Artemisia pallens

❌ Not recommended in pregnancy

❌ Not recommended while nursing

Description

West African tree used across Nigeria, Ghana, and Cameroon in traditional medicine for diabetes, inflammation, and skin conditions.

South Indian Artemisia cultivated for distinctive essential oil used in perfumery and traditional medicine.

Active Compounds

bridelin, tannins, alkaloids, flavonoids, sterols

davanone, nordavanone, iso-davanone, linalool, methylchavicol

Traditional Uses

diabetes, inflammation, skin infections, diarrhea, wound healing

diabetes, digestive disorders, skin infections, wound healing

Modern Uses

antidiabetic, anti-inflammatory, antimicrobial, wound healing

antidiabetic, antimicrobial, anti-inflammatory, antifungal

Adult Dosage

Bark decoction 200ml 2x daily or 300mg extract

3-5g dried herb or essential oil diluted topically

Contraindications

pregnancy, anticoagulants

pregnancy, epilepsy

Side Effects

nausea, hypoglycemia

skin sensitization with essential oil

Drug Interactions

0 known interactions

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

Sources: WHO Monographs · NCCIH · PubMed · Commission E