Frangipani vs Sclerocarya Birrea

Side-by-side comparison of medicinal herbs

Herb

Frangipani

Plumeria rubra

Skin and Topical

Sclerocarya Birrea

Sclerocarya birrea

Skin and Topical

⚠️ Pregnancy & Nursing Warnings

Frangipani

❌ Not recommended in pregnancy

❌ Not recommended while nursing

Sclerocarya Birrea

❌ Not recommended in pregnancy

✅ Generally safe while nursing

Description

A tropical tree with intoxicatingly fragrant flowers, used across Southeast Asia and the Pacific for skin and joint conditions.

Southern African tree revered across multiple cultures; bark used for antimicrobial and anti-inflammatory purposes; oil from seeds is prized for skin care.

Active Compounds

Plumericin, Isoplumericin, Iridoids, Triterpenoids

gallotannins, catechins, vitamin C, oleic acid, beta-sitosterol

Traditional Uses

Skin conditions, Joint pain, Fever, Diarrhea

Wound healing, Skin conditions, Diarrhea, Fever

Modern Uses

Antimicrobial, Anti-inflammatory, Analgesic, Antioxidant

Antioxidant properties, Antimicrobial activity, Anti-inflammatory effects, Skin moisturizing

Adult Dosage

Topical: bark/leaf poultice; Tea: 1-2g dried bark

Bark decoction: 1 cup twice daily; seed oil topically

Contraindications

Pregnancy, Internal use of fresh latex

Pregnancy (bark in large doses)

Side Effects

Skin irritation (latex), GI upset (internal)

Mild digestive effects from bark, Skin reaction from oil in sensitive individuals

Drug Interactions

0 known interactions

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

Sources: WHO Monographs · NCCIH · PubMed · Commission E

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