Figs Leaf vs Bridelia Ferruginea

Side-by-side comparison of medicinal herbs

Herb

Figs Leaf

Ficus carica leaf

Metabolic

Bridelia ferruginea

Metabolic

Figs Leaf

❌ Not recommended in pregnancy

❌ Not recommended while nursing

Bridelia Ferruginea

❌ Not recommended in pregnancy

❌ Not recommended while nursing

Description

Leaves of common fig tree used in folk medicine across Mediterranean, Middle Eastern, and South Asian traditions for diabetes and skin conditions.

West African tree used across Nigeria, Ghana, and Cameroon in traditional medicine for diabetes, inflammation, and skin conditions.

Active Compounds

ficusin, psoralen, flavonoids, phenolics, proteolytic enzymes

bridelin, tannins, alkaloids, flavonoids, sterols

Traditional Uses

Diabetes in Mediterranean and Middle Eastern folk medicine, Skin conditions topically, Warts and skin growths topically, Respiratory conditions

diabetes, inflammation, skin infections, diarrhea, wound healing

Modern Uses

Antidiabetic, Hypoglycemic, Antifungal topically, Anti-inflammatory

antidiabetic, anti-inflammatory, antimicrobial, wound healing

Adult Dosage

2-4g dried leaf tea twice daily; fresh leaf juice topically for warts

Bark decoction 200ml 2x daily or 300mg extract

Contraindications

Photosensitization from psoralen topically, Pregnancy in medicinal doses

pregnancy, anticoagulants

Side Effects

Photosensitivity after topical application, Hypoglycemia with diabetes medications

nausea, hypoglycemia

Drug Interactions

0 known interactions

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

Sources: WHO Monographs · NCCIH · PubMed · Commission E