Hierba Santa Cruz vs Tamanu

Side-by-side comparison of medicinal herbs

Herb

Hierba Santa Cruz

Kalanchoe pinnata

Skin and Topical

Calophyllum inophyllatum

Skin and Topical

Hierba Santa Cruz

❌ Not recommended in pregnancy

❌ Not recommended while nursing

Tamanu

✅ Generally safe in pregnancy

✅ Generally safe while nursing

Description

A succulent used across Mexico and the Caribbean for wounds, burns, ulcers, and infections.

A coastal tree whose nut oil is prized for remarkable skin healing properties across Polynesia and Southeast Asia.

Active Compounds

bufadienolides, flavonoids, quercetin, kaempferol

Calophyllolide, Inophyllum compounds, Xanthones, Friedelin

Traditional Uses

wounds, burns, ulcers, infections

Wound healing, Burns, Skin infections, Joint pain

Modern Uses

wound healing, anti-inflammatory, antimicrobial, analgesic

Wound healing, Anti-inflammatory skin treatment, Antimicrobial

Adult Dosage

Topical: fresh leaf poultice. Internal: 3-6g leaf tea.

Apply oil directly to affected skin 2-3x daily

Contraindications

cardiac conditions - cardiac glycoside content

Nut allergy, Internal use

Side Effects

nausea with large internal doses

Skin irritation (rare), Allergic reactions

Drug Interactions

0 known interactions

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

Sources: WHO Monographs · NCCIH · PubMed · Commission E