Pao Pereira vs Trichilia Havanensis

Side-by-side comparison of medicinal herbs

Herb

Pao Pereira

Geissospermum vellosii

Anti-inflammatory

Trichilia havanensis

Anti-inflammatory

Pao Pereira

❌ Not recommended in pregnancy

❌ Not recommended while nursing

Trichilia Havanensis

❌ Not recommended in pregnancy

❌ Not recommended while nursing

Description

A Brazilian tree whose bark extract shows promising anticancer and antiviral properties in research.

Tropical tree native to the Caribbean and Mexico used in traditional medicine for fever, inflammation, and as a general tonic.

Active Compounds

Flavopereirine, Geissospermine, Vellosimine, Alkaloids

limonoids, trichilins, flavonoids, tannins, sterols

Traditional Uses

Fever, Digestive aid, Malaria, General tonic

fever, inflammation, malaria, skin conditions, tonic

Modern Uses

Anticancer (pancreatic, prostate research), Antiviral, Antimalarial, Anti-inflammatory

antipyretic, anti-inflammatory, antiparasitic, antioxidant

Adult Dosage

350mg bark extract 3x daily (research dosing)

Bark or leaf decoction 200ml 2–3x daily

Contraindications

Pregnancy, Concurrent chemotherapy (discuss with oncologist)

pregnancy, children without guidance

Side Effects

GI upset, Headache

mild nausea, digestive upset

Drug Interactions

0 known interactions

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

Sources: WHO Monographs · NCCIH · PubMed · Commission E