Jatropha gossypifolia vs Fomes Fomentarius

Side-by-side comparison of medicinal herbs

Herb

Jatropha gossypifolia

Skin and Topical

Fomes fomentarius

Skin and Topical

Jatropha gossypifolia

❌ Not recommended in pregnancy

❌ Not recommended while nursing

Fomes Fomentarius

❌ Not recommended in pregnancy

❌ Not recommended while nursing

Description

Shrub of tropical Americas with purple-red leaves and red flowers, traditional wound herb across Caribbean and tropics.

A bracket fungus used across Northern Europe and Siberia traditionally as tinder and in folk medicine.

Active Compounds

jatrophone, flavonoids, tannins, phenolic acids

fomentarins, polyphenols, triterpenoids

Traditional Uses

Traditional Caribbean and Latin American herb for wound healing, Used across tropics for infections and skin conditions

wound healing, hemostasis, immune support, inflammation

Modern Uses

Wound healing, Antibacterial action, Anti-inflammatory, Traditional tropical medicine

hemostatic, anti-inflammatory, immunostimulant

Adult Dosage

Topical: latex or leaf poultice for wounds

1-3g extract daily

Contraindications

Internal use with caution, Pregnancy

autoimmune conditions

Side Effects

Gastrointestinal irritation internally, Skin sensitization

generally well tolerated

Drug Interactions

0 known interactions

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

Sources: WHO Monographs · NCCIH · PubMed · Commission E