Jordan Sage vs Ficus Exasperata

Side-by-side comparison of medicinal herbs

Herb

Jordan Sage

Salvia dominica

Antimicrobial

Ficus exasperata

Antimicrobial

Jordan Sage

❌ Not recommended in pregnancy

❌ Not recommended while nursing

Ficus Exasperata

❌ Not recommended in pregnancy

❌ Not recommended while nursing

Description

Aromatic sage native to Jordan and surrounding Levant region used in Bedouin medicine for digestive and nervous conditions.

West African fig tree with rough sandpaper-like leaves used for wound healing, antimicrobial treatment, and management of hypertension.

Active Compounds

salvianolic acids, rosmarinic acid, ursolic acid, diterpenoids

flavonoids, saponins, tannins, alkaloids, sterols

Traditional Uses

digestive tea in Bedouin medicine, treatment of anxiety and headaches, wound disinfection

Wound healing, Hypertension, Stomach disorders, Respiratory conditions

Modern Uses

antimicrobial, antioxidant, digestive

Antimicrobial activity, Antihypertensive effects, Wound healing acceleration, Anti-inflammatory properties

Adult Dosage

2-3g dried herb as tea 3x/day

Leaf decoction: 1 cup twice daily

Contraindications

pregnancy - uterine stimulant

Pregnancy, Hypotension medication

Side Effects

nausea at high doses

Mild digestive effects, Skin abrasion from direct leaf contact

Drug Interactions

0 known interactions

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

Sources: WHO Monographs · NCCIH · PubMed · Commission E