Indigofera arrecta vs Bridelia Ferruginea

Side-by-side comparison of medicinal herbs

Herb

Indigofera arrecta

Metabolic

Bridelia ferruginea

Metabolic

Indigofera arrecta

❌ Not recommended in pregnancy

❌ Not recommended while nursing

Bridelia Ferruginea

❌ Not recommended in pregnancy

❌ Not recommended while nursing

Description

African indigo species; leaves used in East African folk medicine for diabetes and infections.

West African tree used across Nigeria, Ghana, and Cameroon in traditional medicine for diabetes, inflammation, and skin conditions.

Active Compounds

indigotin, indirubin, flavonoids, tannins

bridelin, tannins, alkaloids, flavonoids, sterols

Traditional Uses

diabetes, infections, skin conditions, liver complaints

diabetes, inflammation, skin infections, diarrhea, wound healing

Modern Uses

anti-diabetic, antimicrobial, anti-inflammatory

antidiabetic, anti-inflammatory, antimicrobial, wound healing

Adult Dosage

5-10g dried herb tea 2x/day

Bark decoction 200ml 2x daily or 300mg extract

Contraindications

pregnancy

pregnancy, anticoagulants

Side Effects

GI upset, GI upset

nausea, hypoglycemia

Drug Interactions

0 known interactions

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

Sources: WHO Monographs · NCCIH · PubMed · Commission E