Butterfly Bush vs Trichilia Havanensis

Ornamental and traditional Chinese plant used in TCM as Zhi Ye Zi for eye inflammation, cataracts, and visual disturbances. The flowers have anti-inflammatory and antiallergic properties.

Tropical tree native to the Caribbean and Mexico used in traditional medicine for fever, inflammation, and as a general tonic.

acteoside, luteolin, apigenin, buddlejasaponins

limonoids, trichilins, flavonoids, tannins, sterols

Treat eye inflammation in TCM, Cataract prevention, Antiallergic treatment, Traditional Chinese eye medicine

fever, inflammation, malaria, skin conditions, tonic

Anti-inflammatory, Antiallergic, Antioxidant, Eye health

antipyretic, anti-inflammatory, antiparasitic, antioxidant

6-12g dried flower as tea or 300mg extract daily

Bark or leaf decoction 200ml 2–3x daily

No significant contraindications

pregnancy, children without guidance

Rare allergic reactions

mild nausea, digestive upset