Fomes Fomentarius vs Arrabidaea Chica

A bracket fungus used across Northern Europe and Siberia traditionally as tinder and in folk medicine.

Climbing shrub of the Amazon used by indigenous peoples for its red-purple pigment from leaves used medicinally for skin diseases, wounds, and as a natural dye.

fomentarins, polyphenols, triterpenoids

carajurin, carajurone, anthocyanins, flavonoids, tannins

wound healing, hemostasis, immune support, inflammation

skin diseases, wound healing, fungal infections, anemia, antioxidant

hemostatic, anti-inflammatory, immunostimulant

wound healing, antifungal, anti-inflammatory, antioxidant

1-3g extract daily

Leaf decoction 200ml 2–3x daily or topical leaf paste

autoimmune conditions

pregnancy, allergy

generally well tolerated

mild skin staining, digestive upset