Mango Leaf vs Bridelia Ferruginea

Side-by-side comparison of medicinal herbs

Herb

Mango Leaf

Mangifera indica folium

Metabolic

Bridelia ferruginea

Metabolic

Mango Leaf

❌ Not recommended in pregnancy

❌ Not recommended while nursing

Bridelia Ferruginea

❌ Not recommended in pregnancy

❌ Not recommended while nursing

Description

Mango tree leaves used in Ayurveda, African, and Southeast Asian medicine for diabetes, respiratory, and kidney conditions.

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

Active Compounds

mangiferin, quercetin, gallic acid, benzophenone glucosides, catechins

bridelin, tannins, alkaloids, flavonoids, sterols

Traditional Uses

Ayurvedic respiratory herb, Diabetes management in folk medicine, Urinary conditions, Southeast Asian fever remedy

diabetes, inflammation, skin infections, diarrhea, wound healing

Modern Uses

Blood sugar regulation, Anti-inflammatory, Antioxidant, Antimicrobial

antidiabetic, anti-inflammatory, antimicrobial, wound healing

Adult Dosage

3-6g dried leaf; 200-500mg extract

Bark decoction 200ml 2x daily or 300mg extract

Contraindications

Pregnancy caution, Diabetes medications interaction

pregnancy, anticoagulants

Side Effects

GI upset

nausea, hypoglycemia

Drug Interactions

0 known interactions

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

Sources: WHO Monographs · NCCIH · PubMed · Commission E