Heliamphora nutans vs Pao Pereira

Side-by-side comparison of medicinal herbs

Herb

Heliamphora nutans

Anti-inflammatory

Geissospermum vellosii

Anti-inflammatory

Heliamphora nutans

❌ Not recommended in pregnancy

❌ Not recommended while nursing

Pao Pereira

❌ Not recommended in pregnancy

❌ Not recommended while nursing

Description

Venezuelan tepui endemic carnivorous plant; limited folk use by indigenous communities for fever.

A Brazilian tree whose bark extract shows promising anticancer and antiviral properties in research.

Active Compounds

tannins, flavonoids

Flavopereirine, Geissospermine, Vellosimine, Alkaloids

Traditional Uses

fever, ritual use

Fever, Digestive aid, Malaria, General tonic

Modern Uses

traditional fever remedy (indigenous use)

Anticancer (pancreatic, prostate research), Antiviral, Antimalarial, Anti-inflammatory

Adult Dosage

Traditional use only; not established

350mg bark extract 3x daily (research dosing)

Contraindications

pregnancy

Pregnancy, Concurrent chemotherapy (discuss with oncologist)

Side Effects

mild GI upset

GI upset, Headache

Drug Interactions

0 known interactions

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

Sources: WHO Monographs · NCCIH · PubMed · Commission E