Entada Africana vs Ulmo

West African climbing legume whose bark and leaves are used across the Sahel for wound healing, respiratory conditions, and as an antimicrobial.

Chilean rainforest tree whose flowers produce a distinctive honey with potent antibacterial properties; bark and flowers used in Mapuche medicine for wound healing and infections.

saponins, tannins, flavonoids, sterols, alkaloids

flavonoids, tannins, phenolic acids, chrysin, kaempferol

Wound healing, Respiratory conditions, Fever, Skin disorders

Wound healing, Bacterial infections, Respiratory conditions, Skin disorders

Antimicrobial activity, Anti-inflammatory effects, Wound healing support, Antioxidant properties

Antibacterial activity, Anti-inflammatory effects, Wound healing, Antioxidant properties

Bark decoction: 1 cup twice daily

Ulmo honey: 1-2 tablespoons daily; bark tea 1 cup daily

Pregnancy

Honey not for infants under 1 year

Mild nausea, Possible saponin-related GI effects

Allergic reaction in bee allergy, Minimal effects from bark tea