Calvatia Gigantea vs Fomes Fomentarius

Side-by-side comparison of medicinal herbs

Herb

Calvatia Gigantea

Calvatia gigantea

Skin and Topical

Fomes fomentarius

Skin and Topical

Calvatia Gigantea

❌ Not recommended in pregnancy

❌ Not recommended while nursing

Fomes Fomentarius

❌ Not recommended in pregnancy

❌ Not recommended while nursing

Description

The giant puffball mushroom used in North American and European folk medicine for wound hemostasis.

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

Active Compounds

calvacin, polysaccharides, sterols

fomentarins, polyphenols, triterpenoids

Traditional Uses

wound healing, cancer prevention, immune support

wound healing, hemostasis, immune support, inflammation

Modern Uses

hemostatic, anti-tumor, immunostimulant

hemostatic, anti-inflammatory, immunostimulant

Adult Dosage

Topical: apply puffball flesh to wounds. Internal: 1-2g extract

1-3g extract daily

Contraindications

autoimmune conditions

Side Effects

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