Ficus religiosa vs Bauhinia purpurea

Side-by-side comparison of medicinal herbs

Herb

Ficus religiosa

Metabolic

Metabolic

Ficus religiosa

❌ Not recommended in pregnancy

❌ Not recommended while nursing

Bauhinia purpurea

❌ Not recommended in pregnancy

❌ Not recommended while nursing

Description

The tree of Buddha's enlightenment; bark and leaves used in Ayurveda for diabetes and skin conditions.

South and Southeast Asian Bauhinia with pink flowers; leaves and bark used for thyroid and skin conditions.

Active Compounds

bergapten, sitosterol, tannins, flavonoids

flavonoids, tannins, bauhinin, quercetin, alkaloids

Traditional Uses

Treat diabetes, Skin diseases, Digestive tonic

thyroid conditions, skin diseases, digestive complaints, diabetes

Modern Uses

Blood sugar management, Wound healing, Anti-inflammatory research

thyroid modulation, anti-diabetic, anti-inflammatory

Adult Dosage

2-3g bark as tea

5-10g bark decoction 2x/day

Contraindications

Pregnancy caution, Latex allergy possible

pregnancy, thyroid disorders

Side Effects

Mild reactions

GI upset

Drug Interactions

0 known interactions

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

Sources: WHO Monographs · NCCIH · PubMed · Commission E