Jackfruit Leaves vs Bridelia Ferruginea

Side-by-side comparison of medicinal herbs

Herb

Jackfruit Leaves

Artocarpus heterophyllus

Metabolic

Bridelia Ferruginea

Bridelia ferruginea

Metabolic

⚠️ Pregnancy & Nursing Warnings

Jackfruit Leaves

❌ Not recommended in pregnancy

❌ Not recommended while nursing

Bridelia Ferruginea

❌ Not recommended in pregnancy

❌ Not recommended while nursing

Description

Southeast Asian tree with massive fruits; leaves used medicinally in Jamu and Philippine folk medicine for diabetes, wound healing, and anti-inflammatory.

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

Active Compounds

morin, artocarpin, quercetin, flavonoids, saponins

bridelin, tannins, alkaloids, flavonoids, sterols

Traditional Uses

Diabetes management, Wound healing, Anti-inflammatory, Nutritive food

diabetes, inflammation, skin infections, diarrhea, wound healing

Modern Uses

Antidiabetic activity, Anti-inflammatory effects, Antimicrobial properties, Wound healing

antidiabetic, anti-inflammatory, antimicrobial, wound healing

Adult Dosage

Leaf tea: 2-3 cups daily; fruits and seeds as food

Bark decoction 200ml 2x daily or 300mg extract

Contraindications

Hypoglycemia medications, Allergy to Moraceae, Pregnancy large doses

pregnancy, anticoagulants

Side Effects

Hypoglycemia risk, Mild allergic reaction in Moraceae sensitivity

nausea, hypoglycemia

Drug Interactions

0 known interactions

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

Sources: WHO Monographs · NCCIH · PubMed · Commission E

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