Phellodendron Bark vs Aroeira

Sichuan variety of Phellodendron amurense with slightly higher berberine content. Used in TCM to drain kidney fire, dry dampness, and treat hot painful urinary dysfunction.

Brazilian aromatic tree used in folk medicine for wound healing, antibacterial, and respiratory conditions, also used as pink peppercorn spice.

berberine, phellodendrine, palmatine, coptisine

carene, phellandrene, myrcene, terpineol, quercetin

Drain kidney fire, Clear damp heat in lower burner, Treat painful urinary conditions, Anti-inflammatory infections

Wound healing in Brazilian and Caribbean folk medicine, Respiratory infections and bronchitis, Skin conditions topically, Liver conditions

Antimicrobial, Antidiabetic, Anti-inflammatory, Hepatoprotective

Antibacterial, Wound healing, Anti-inflammatory, Antifungal

3-12g dried bark or 300-500mg berberine equivalent daily

Bark decoction 2 cups daily; topical wash from bark tea; 2-3ml tincture 3x daily

Cold constitution, Pregnancy, Digestive weakness

Allergy to Anacardiaceae (cashew/mango family), Pregnancy in medicinal doses

GI upset, Nausea, Cold symptoms

Allergic reactions in Anacardiaceae sensitive, Contact dermatitis