Peltigera canina vs Terminalia catappa

Side-by-side comparison of medicinal herbs

Herb

Peltigera canina

Liver Support

Liver Support

Peltigera canina

❌ Not recommended in pregnancy

❌ Not recommended while nursing

Terminalia catappa

❌ Not recommended in pregnancy

❌ Not recommended while nursing

Description

Ground lichen historically used for rabies prevention and liver conditions; minimal modern evidence.

Coastal tropical tree with bark and leaves used in folk medicine for liver conditions and wound healing.

Active Compounds

polysaccharides, peltigerin, tenuiorin, terpenes

tannins, gallic acid, ellagic acid, flavonoids, punicalagin

Traditional Uses

rabies prevention historically, liver disease, wounds

liver disease, hepatitis, wound healing, diabetes, diarrhea

Modern Uses

limited evidence - historical use

hepatoprotective, antimicrobial, anti-diabetic, astringent

Adult Dosage

Not established for medicinal use

5-10g dried leaves tea 2x/day

Contraindications

no established indications

pregnancy, liver disease (high tannins)

Side Effects

generally safe topically

constipation with excess tannins

Drug Interactions

0 known interactions

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

Sources: WHO Monographs · NCCIH · PubMed · Commission E