Ocotea bullata vs Menyanthes trifoliata

Side-by-side comparison of medicinal herbs

Herb

Ocotea bullata

Digestive

Digestive

Ocotea bullata

❌ Not recommended in pregnancy

❌ Not recommended while nursing

Menyanthes trifoliata

❌ Not recommended in pregnancy

❌ Not recommended while nursing

Description

South African Lauraceae tree; bark used in Zulu medicine for digestive and skin conditions.

Aquatic plant of boggy areas in northern hemisphere; traditional bitter tonic and rheumatic remedy.

Active Compounds

alkaloids, flavonoids, tannins, essential oils

menyanthine, foliamenthin, loganin, caffeic acid, ferulic acid, rutin

Traditional Uses

digestive complaints, skin conditions, rheumatism

rheumatism, digestive bitters, liver support, fever, skin conditions

Modern Uses

digestive tonic, anti-inflammatory, antimicrobial

anti-inflammatory, bitter tonic, antioxidant, diuretic

Adult Dosage

Bark decoction 5-10g 2x/day

1-3g dried leaf or 1-2ml tincture daily

Contraindications

pregnancy, liver disease

pregnancy, acute GI inflammation, diarrhea

Side Effects

GI upset

nausea at high doses, diarrhea

Drug Interactions

0 known interactions

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

Sources: WHO Monographs · NCCIH · PubMed · Commission E