Plumeria alba vs Agave Plant

Side-by-side comparison of medicinal herbs

Herb

Plumeria alba

Digestive

Agave Plant

Agave americana

Digestive

⚠️ Pregnancy & Nursing Warnings

Plumeria alba

❌ Not recommended in pregnancy

❌ Not recommended while nursing

Agave Plant

✅ Generally safe in pregnancy

✅ Generally safe while nursing

Description

Caribbean and Central American ornamental tree; bark and flower used in folk medicine for digestive complaints.

Massive succulent native to Mexico and the American Southwest used by Aztec and other Mesoamerican peoples as food, fiber, and medicine. The heart is roasted for pulque and tequila.

Active Compounds

plumericin, flavonoids, essential oils, tannins

saponins, hecogenin, agavins, fructans

Traditional Uses

digestive complaints, skin diseases, wound healing

Traditional Aztec and Mesoamerican medicine, Wound healing, Digestive complaints, Sacred plant in multiple ceremonies

Modern Uses

digestive tonic, anti-inflammatory, wound healing

Prebiotic (agavins), Anti-inflammatory, Wound healing, Antifungal

Adult Dosage

Bark decoction 5-10g 2x/day; topical latex

As food freely; leaf gel topically; fructan extract 2-5g daily

Contraindications

pregnancy, latex allergy

Liver disease (excess fructose from syrup), Allergy to Agave

Side Effects

skin irritation, latex reactions

GI upset with excess, Allergic contact dermatitis from fresh sap

Drug Interactions

0 known interactions

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

Sources: WHO Monographs · NCCIH · PubMed · Commission E

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