Nepenthes mirabilis vs Pterocarpus santalinus

Side-by-side comparison of medicinal herbs

Herb

Nepenthes mirabilis

Anti-inflammatory

Anti-inflammatory

Nepenthes mirabilis

❌ Not recommended in pregnancy

❌ Not recommended while nursing

Pterocarpus santalinus

❌ Not recommended in pregnancy

❌ Not recommended while nursing

Description

Tropical carnivorous pitcher plant; pitcher fluid and leaves used in Southeast Asian folk medicine.

South Indian tree with red heartwood used in Ayurveda for inflammation, skin conditions, and cooling therapy.

Active Compounds

plumbagin, naphthoquinones, flavonoids, tannins

santalin A, santalin B, pterostilbene, flavonoids, savinin

Traditional Uses

eye conditions, fever, diabetes

skin conditions, inflammation, fever, liver disease, diabetes

Modern Uses

traditional eye wash, antipyretic, anti-diabetic

anti-inflammatory, antioxidant, hepatoprotective, anti-diabetic, skin soothing

Adult Dosage

Fluid from pitcher as eye wash (folk); leaf tea 3-5g

1-3g red sandalwood powder as paste or tea 2x/day

Contraindications

allergy to carnivorous plants, internal use

pregnancy, anticoagulants

Side Effects

mild GI upset

skin staining (red), mild GI upset

Drug Interactions

0 known interactions

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

Sources: WHO Monographs · NCCIH · PubMed · Commission E