Peperomia obtusifolia vs Fomes Fomentarius

Side-by-side comparison of medicinal herbs

Herb

Peperomia obtusifolia

Skin and Topical

Fomes fomentarius

Skin and Topical

Peperomia obtusifolia

✅ Generally safe in pregnancy

✅ Generally safe while nursing

Fomes Fomentarius

❌ Not recommended in pregnancy

❌ Not recommended while nursing

Description

Common houseplant from tropical Americas with glossy leaves, used in traditional Caribbean medicine.

A bracket fungus used across Northern Europe and Siberia traditionally as tinder and in folk medicine.

Active Compounds

flavonoids, phenolic acids, terpenes

fomentarins, polyphenols, triterpenoids

Traditional Uses

Traditional Caribbean folk medicine for wound healing, Used in Latin American folk medicine for fevers and infections

wound healing, hemostasis, immune support, inflammation

Modern Uses

Wound healing, Antimicrobial, Anti-inflammatory, Traditional folk medicine

hemostatic, anti-inflammatory, immunostimulant

Adult Dosage

Topical leaf poultice for wounds; Tea: 2-3 leaves per cup 2x/day

1-3g extract daily

Contraindications

No specific contraindications established

autoimmune conditions

Side Effects

Mild gastrointestinal effects

generally well tolerated

Drug Interactions

0 known interactions

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

Sources: WHO Monographs · NCCIH · PubMed · Commission E