Ipomoea Batatas Leaf vs Bridelia Ferruginea

Side-by-side comparison of medicinal herbs

Herb

Ipomoea Batatas Leaf

Ipomoea batatas

Metabolic

Bridelia ferruginea

Metabolic

Ipomoea Batatas Leaf

✅ Generally safe in pregnancy

✅ Generally safe while nursing

Bridelia Ferruginea

❌ Not recommended in pregnancy

❌ Not recommended while nursing

Description

Leaves of the sweet potato plant used medicinally across tropical Africa and Asia for diabetes, skin conditions, and wound healing.

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

Active Compounds

anthocyanins, quercetin, flavonoids, vitamins, chlorogenic acid

bridelin, tannins, alkaloids, flavonoids, sterols

Traditional Uses

diabetes, wound healing, skin conditions, antioxidant, anti-inflammatory

diabetes, inflammation, skin infections, diarrhea, wound healing

Modern Uses

antidiabetic, antioxidant, wound healing, anti-inflammatory

antidiabetic, anti-inflammatory, antimicrobial, wound healing

Adult Dosage

Fresh leaves as vegetable or tea 5–10g daily

Bark decoction 200ml 2x daily or 300mg extract

Contraindications

allergy to Ipomoea, excessive consumption

pregnancy, anticoagulants

Side Effects

very well tolerated as food

nausea, hypoglycemia

Drug Interactions

0 known interactions

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

Sources: WHO Monographs · NCCIH · PubMed · Commission E