Kayu Manis Jamu vs Bridelia Ferruginea

Side-by-side comparison of medicinal herbs

Herb

Kayu Manis Jamu

Cinnamomum burmanii

Metabolic

Bridelia ferruginea

Metabolic

Kayu Manis Jamu

❌ Not recommended in pregnancy

❌ Not recommended while nursing

Bridelia Ferruginea

❌ Not recommended in pregnancy

❌ Not recommended while nursing

Description

Indonesian cinnamon variety used in Jamu for diabetes management, digestive support, and warming the body.

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

Active Compounds

cinnamaldehyde, coumarin, procyanidins, eugenol

bridelin, tannins, alkaloids, flavonoids, sterols

Traditional Uses

diabetes, cold conditions, digestive weakness

diabetes, inflammation, skin infections, diarrhea, wound healing

Modern Uses

hypoglycemic, antimicrobial, anti-inflammatory, warming

antidiabetic, anti-inflammatory, antimicrobial, wound healing

Adult Dosage

1-6g dried bark daily

Bark decoction 200ml 2x daily or 300mg extract

Contraindications

liver disease with high doses, coumarin sensitivity

pregnancy, anticoagulants

Side Effects

liver toxicity with excessive coumarin

nausea, hypoglycemia

Drug Interactions

0 known interactions

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

Sources: WHO Monographs · NCCIH · PubMed · Commission E