Broussonetia papyrifera vs Macaranga Tanarius

Side-by-side comparison of medicinal herbs

Herb

Broussonetia papyrifera

Liver Support

Macaranga Tanarius

Macaranga tanarius

Liver Support

⚠️ Pregnancy & Nursing Warnings

Broussonetia papyrifera

❌ Not recommended in pregnancy

❌ Not recommended while nursing

Macaranga Tanarius

❌ Not recommended in pregnancy

❌ Not recommended while nursing

Description

An East Asian tree used in TCM for liver and kidney conditions and as a nutritive tonic.

Fast-growing pioneer tree of Southeast Asian forests used in Philippine and Indonesian traditional medicine for wound healing, skin conditions, and liver support.

Active Compounds

broussinin, flavonoids, tannins, sterols

tanariflavanones, macarangaflavones, flavonoids, tannins

Traditional Uses

Liver and kidney tonic, Nutritive herb, Diuretic use

wound healing, skin conditions, liver disorders, inflammation, ulcers

Modern Uses

Liver support research, Nutritive supplementation, Anti-inflammatory activity

wound healing, anti-inflammatory, hepatoprotective, antimicrobial

Adult Dosage

3-9g dried seed or bark as tea

Bark or leaf decoction 200ml 2x daily or topical leaf paste

Contraindications

Pregnancy caution

pregnancy, allergy

Side Effects

Mild digestive upset

mild digestive upset

Drug Interactions

0 known interactions

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

Sources: WHO Monographs · NCCIH · PubMed · Commission E

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