Co Voi vs Trichilia Havanensis

Side-by-side comparison of medicinal herbs

Herb

Co Voi

Vernonia cinerea

Anti-inflammatory

Trichilia havanensis

Anti-inflammatory

Co Voi

❌ Not recommended in pregnancy

❌ Not recommended while nursing

Trichilia Havanensis

❌ Not recommended in pregnancy

❌ Not recommended while nursing

Description

A Vietnamese herb used for fever, urinary conditions, and as an anti-inflammatory.

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

Active Compounds

vernolide, vernodalol, sesquiterpenes, flavonoids

limonoids, trichilins, flavonoids, tannins, sterols

Traditional Uses

fever, urinary conditions, inflammation, skin conditions

fever, inflammation, malaria, skin conditions, tonic

Modern Uses

antipyretic, diuretic, anti-inflammatory

antipyretic, anti-inflammatory, antiparasitic, antioxidant

Adult Dosage

15-30g fresh herb daily

Bark or leaf decoction 200ml 2–3x daily

Contraindications

pregnancy

pregnancy, children without guidance

Side Effects

generally well tolerated

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