Hoheria Populnea vs Calliandra calothyrsus

Side-by-side comparison of medicinal herbs

Herb

Hoheria Populnea

Hoheria populnea

Skin and Topical

Skin and Topical

Hoheria Populnea

✅ Generally safe in pregnancy

✅ Generally safe while nursing

Calliandra calothyrsus

❌ Not recommended in pregnancy

❌ Not recommended while nursing

Description

Small New Zealand tree used by Maori in rongoā for wounds, skin conditions, and as a soothing mucilaginous remedy.

Central American legume tree introduced to Africa and Asia; bark used for wounds and respiratory conditions.

Active Compounds

mucilage, tannins, flavonoids

tannins, flavonoids, saponins, alkaloids

Traditional Uses

wound healing, skin conditions, sore throat, burns, anti-inflammatory

wound healing, cough, skin conditions

Modern Uses

wound healing, soothing, anti-inflammatory, demulcent

wound healing, expectorant, anti-inflammatory

Adult Dosage

Bark infusion topically or 3–5g as tea

Bark decoction 5-10g 2x/day; topical poultice

Contraindications

allergy to Malvaceae

pregnancy

Side Effects

very well tolerated

GI upset

Drug Interactions

0 known interactions

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

Sources: WHO Monographs · NCCIH · PubMed · Commission E