Feijoa sellowiana vs Citrus aurantifolia

Side-by-side comparison of medicinal herbs

Herb

Feijoa sellowiana

Acca sellowiana

Antioxidant

Antioxidant

Description

A South American fruit tree with antioxidant fruit and medicinal properties used in folk medicine.

Small tropical lime; juice rich in vitamin C and flavonoids; peel oil used in aromatherapy and folk medicine.

Active Compounds

flavonoids, tannins, vitamin C, catechins

vitamin C, flavonoids, limonene, bergapten, hesperidin, naringenin

Traditional Uses

Nutritive food, Antioxidant tonic, Digestive aid

scurvy, immune support, digestive aid, antimicrobial, skin brightening

Modern Uses

Antioxidant supplementation, Nutritive use

vitamin C supplement, antioxidant, antimicrobial, digestive stimulant

Adult Dosage

Fruit as food; 1-2g leaf tea

Juice of 1-2 limes daily; diluted peel extract

Contraindications

Rare allergy

gastric ulcers with excess, citrus allergy, photosensitivity from peel oil

Side Effects

Mild reactions

tooth enamel erosion, photosensitivity (bergapten)

Drug Interactions

0 known interactions

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

Sources: WHO Monographs · NCCIH · PubMed · Commission E