Lannea Acida vs Dragon's Blood

Side-by-side comparison of medicinal herbs

Herb

Lannea Acida

Lannea acida

Skin and Topical

Croton lechleri

Skin and Topical

Lannea Acida

❌ Not recommended in pregnancy

❌ Not recommended while nursing

Dragon's Blood

❌ Not recommended in pregnancy

❌ Not recommended while nursing

Description

West African savanna tree used in traditional medicine for wound healing, dysentery, and urinary conditions, producing edible fruits.

Amazonian tree producing a deep red latex used by indigenous communities throughout South America for wound healing and gastrointestinal conditions.

Active Compounds

tannins, flavonoids, saponins, phenolics

taspine, proanthocyanidins, catechins, crofelemer, alkaloids

Traditional Uses

wound healing, dysentery, urinary conditions, diarrhea, skin conditions

wound healing, diarrhea, skin conditions, oral ulcers, hemorrhoids

Modern Uses

wound healing, antimicrobial, antidiarrheal

wound healing, antidiarrheal, antiviral, skin repair

Adult Dosage

Bark decoction 200ml 2x daily or topical paste

Topically as needed; 30 drops latex in water orally 3x daily

Contraindications

pregnancy, allergy

pregnancy, allergy to latex

Side Effects

mild digestive upset

skin irritation, constipation with high oral doses

Drug Interactions

0 known interactions

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

Sources: WHO Monographs · NCCIH · PubMed · Commission E