Podocarpus macrophyllus vs Ochna integerrima

Side-by-side comparison of medicinal herbs

Herb

Podocarpus macrophyllus

Anti-inflammatory

Anti-inflammatory

Podocarpus macrophyllus

❌ Not recommended in pregnancy

❌ Not recommended while nursing

Ochna integerrima

❌ Not recommended in pregnancy

❌ Not recommended while nursing

Description

A Japanese ornamental with bark and leaves used in folk medicine; berries edible but seed coat toxic.

A Southeast Asian ornamental with bark used in Vietnamese traditional medicine for anti-inflammatory conditions.

Active Compounds

podocarpic acid, biflavones, tannins

flavonoids, tannins, phenolic acids

Traditional Uses

Traditional tonic, Anti-inflammatory use, Ornamental sacred plant

Anti-inflammatory use, Wound healing, Traditional tonic

Modern Uses

Limited modern research, Anti-inflammatory activity

Anti-inflammatory research, Limited studies

Adult Dosage

2g dried leaf as tea

2g bark as tea

Contraindications

Seeds toxic, Pregnancy caution

Pregnancy caution

Side Effects

GI irritation from seeds

Mild reactions

Drug Interactions

0 known interactions

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

Sources: WHO Monographs · NCCIH · PubMed · Commission E