Cimicifuga heracleifolia vs Trichilia Havanensis

Side-by-side comparison of medicinal herbs

Herb

Cimicifuga heracleifolia

Anti-inflammatory

Trichilia havanensis

Anti-inflammatory

Cimicifuga heracleifolia

❌ Not recommended in pregnancy

❌ Not recommended while nursing

Trichilia Havanensis

❌ Not recommended in pregnancy

❌ Not recommended while nursing

Description

TCM herb that releases exterior and raises yang; used for prolapse, headache, and skin eruptions.

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

Active Compounds

cimigenol, actein, cimiracemoside, caffeic acid, ferulic acid, isoferulic acid

limonoids, trichilins, flavonoids, tannins, sterols

Traditional Uses

fever, headache, toothache, skin eruptions, organ prolapse

fever, inflammation, malaria, skin conditions, tonic

Modern Uses

antipyretic, analgesic, anti-inflammatory, anti-tumor

antipyretic, anti-inflammatory, antiparasitic, antioxidant

Adult Dosage

3-9g dried root or 300mg extract daily

Bark or leaf decoction 200ml 2–3x daily

Contraindications

yin deficiency heat, yang excess conditions, pregnancy high doses

pregnancy, children without guidance

Side Effects

GI upset, rash

mild nausea, digestive upset

Drug Interactions

0 known interactions

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

Sources: WHO Monographs · NCCIH · PubMed · Commission E