Pandan Leaf vs Pterocarpus santalinus

Aromatic Southeast Asian leaf used throughout Thailand, Malaysia, Indonesia, and the Philippines as a culinary flavoring and traditional medicine for joint pain, fever, and diabetes.

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

alkaloids, glycosides, flavonoids, 2-acetyl-1-pyrroline

santalin A, santalin B, pterostilbene, flavonoids, savinin

Treat joint pain, Fever reduction, Diabetes management, Aromatic culinary medicine

skin conditions, inflammation, fever, liver disease, diabetes

Anti-inflammatory, Antidiabetic, Antioxidant, Anxiolytic

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

3-5g leaves as tea daily or in cooking

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

No significant contraindications

pregnancy, anticoagulants

None known

skin staining (red), mild GI upset