Enterolobium cyclocarpum vs Lentibularia vulgaris

Side-by-side comparison of medicinal herbs

Herb

Enterolobium cyclocarpum

Respiratory

Utricularia vulgaris

Respiratory

Enterolobium cyclocarpum

❌ Not recommended in pregnancy

❌ Not recommended while nursing

Lentibularia vulgaris

❌ Not recommended in pregnancy

❌ Not recommended while nursing

Description

Central American national tree of Costa Rica; bark and seed pods used in folk medicine for respiratory and skin conditions.

Aquatic carnivorous plant; used in traditional Asian folk medicine for respiratory conditions.

Active Compounds

flavonoids, tannins, saponins, alkaloids

flavonoids, tannins, saponins, mucilage

Traditional Uses

cough, bronchitis, skin conditions, rheumatism

cough, respiratory conditions, skin conditions

Modern Uses

expectorant, anti-inflammatory, antimicrobial

expectorant, anti-inflammatory

Adult Dosage

Bark decoction 5-10g 2x/day

3-5g dried plant tea 2x/day

Contraindications

pregnancy

Side Effects

GI upset

mild GI upset

Drug Interactions

0 known interactions

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

Sources: WHO Monographs · NCCIH · PubMed · Commission E