Hypericum kouytchense vs Trichilia Havanensis

Side-by-side comparison of medicinal herbs

Herb

Hypericum kouytchense

Anti-inflammatory

Trichilia havanensis

Anti-inflammatory

Hypericum kouytchense

❌ Not recommended in pregnancy

❌ Not recommended while nursing

Trichilia Havanensis

❌ Not recommended in pregnancy

❌ Not recommended while nursing

Description

East Asian Hypericum used in Chinese folk medicine for inflammation and pain relief.

Tropical tree native to the Caribbean and Mexico used in traditional medicine for fever, inflammation, and as a general tonic.

Active Compounds

hypericin, flavonoids, tannins

limonoids, trichilins, flavonoids, tannins, sterols

Traditional Uses

inflammation, pain relief, skin conditions

fever, inflammation, malaria, skin conditions, tonic

Modern Uses

anti-inflammatory, analgesic

antipyretic, anti-inflammatory, antiparasitic, antioxidant

Adult Dosage

3-5g dried herb as tea

Bark or leaf decoction 200ml 2–3x daily

Contraindications

photosensitivity, pregnancy

pregnancy, children without guidance

Side Effects

photosensitivity

mild nausea, digestive upset

Drug Interactions

0 known interactions

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

Sources: WHO Monographs · NCCIH · PubMed · Commission E