Buddleja Globosa vs Pentadesma butyracea

Side-by-side comparison of medicinal herbs

Herb

Buddleja Globosa

Buddleja globosa

Skin and Topical

Skin and Topical

Buddleja Globosa

✅ Generally safe in pregnancy

✅ Generally safe while nursing

Pentadesma butyracea

❌ Not recommended in pregnancy

❌ Not recommended while nursing

Description

Shrub native to Chile and Argentina used in Chilean traditional medicine for wound healing, skin conditions, and gastrointestinal disorders.

West African tree producing fat similar to shea butter; bark and leaves used medicinally.

Active Compounds

verbascoside, luteolin, apigenin, flavonoids, tannins

pentadesmic acid, xanthones, flavonoids, tannins, fatty acids

Traditional Uses

wound healing, skin conditions, ulcers, digestive disorders, antimicrobial

skin conditions, wound healing, fever, digestive disorders

Modern Uses

wound healing, anti-inflammatory, antimicrobial, astringent

emollient, anti-inflammatory, antimicrobial, wound healing

Adult Dosage

5g dried leaves as tea 3x daily or topical poultice

Topical application; 3-6g leaf tea internally

Contraindications

pregnancy high doses, allergy to Scrophulariaceae

nut allergy

Side Effects

mild digestive upset

generally safe

Drug Interactions

0 known interactions

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

Sources: WHO Monographs · NCCIH · PubMed · Commission E