Mitragyna parvifolia vs Tetrapleura Tetraptera

Side-by-side comparison of medicinal herbs

Herb

Mitragyna parvifolia

Anti-inflammatory

Tetrapleura tetraptera

Anti-inflammatory

Mitragyna parvifolia

❌ Not recommended in pregnancy

❌ Not recommended while nursing

Tetrapleura Tetraptera

❌ Not recommended in pregnancy

❌ Not recommended while nursing

Description

Tree of South and Southeast Asia related to kratom, used in Ayurveda and traditional Indian medicine.

West African tree whose distinctive four-winged pods are used as a spice and medicinal herb for postpartum care, asthma, diabetes, and inflammation.

Active Compounds

mitraphylline, isorhynchophylline, flavonoids, alkaloids

tetraphleuras, alkaloids, flavonoids, tannins, saponins

Traditional Uses

Traditional Ayurvedic herb for fever and pain, Used in Indian folk medicine for diabetes and rheumatism

postpartum recovery, asthma, diabetes, hypertension, convulsions

Modern Uses

Anti-inflammatory, Antipyretic, Antidiabetic research, Blood pressure modulation

anti-inflammatory, antidiabetic, antihypertensive, anticonvulsant

Adult Dosage

Bark tea: 5g per cup 2x/day

1–2 pods in soup or decoction daily

Contraindications

Pregnancy, Opioid medications

pregnancy caution, blood thinners

Side Effects

Mild sedation, Gastrointestinal effects

mild digestive upset, rare allergic reactions

Drug Interactions

0 known interactions

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

Sources: WHO Monographs · NCCIH · PubMed · Commission E