Calophyllum brasiliense vs Fomes Fomentarius

Side-by-side comparison of medicinal herbs

Herb

Calophyllum brasiliense

Skin and Topical

Fomes fomentarius

Skin and Topical

Calophyllum brasiliense

✅ Generally safe in pregnancy

✅ Generally safe while nursing

Fomes Fomentarius

❌ Not recommended in pregnancy

❌ Not recommended while nursing

Description

Large Amazonian and Central American tree related to tamanu, used in indigenous medicine and rainforest conservation.

A bracket fungus used across Northern Europe and Siberia traditionally as tinder and in folk medicine.

Active Compounds

mammea, coumarins, inophyllum, flavonoids

fomentarins, polyphenols, triterpenoids

Traditional Uses

Traditional Central American indigenous medicine for skin conditions and inflammation, Used in Amazonian folk medicine for pain and infections

wound healing, hemostasis, immune support, inflammation

Modern Uses

Anti-inflammatory, Wound healing, Antimicrobial, Antiviral research

hemostatic, anti-inflammatory, immunostimulant

Adult Dosage

Topical oil for wounds; Bark decoction topically

1-3g extract daily

Contraindications

Internal use not recommended

autoimmune conditions

Side Effects

Rare skin sensitization

generally well tolerated

Drug Interactions

0 known interactions

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

Sources: WHO Monographs · NCCIH · PubMed · Commission E