Pseudowintera Colorata vs Morinda Morindoides

Side-by-side comparison of medicinal herbs

Herb

Pseudowintera Colorata

Pseudowintera colorata

Antimicrobial

Morinda morindoides

Antimicrobial

Pseudowintera Colorata

❌ Not recommended in pregnancy

❌ Not recommended while nursing

Morinda Morindoides

❌ Not recommended in pregnancy

❌ Not recommended while nursing

Description

Small tree endemic to New Zealand used by Maori for toothache, pain, and skin conditions, containing the antimicrobial compound polygodial.

West African climbing plant used in traditional medicine across Nigeria and Ghana for malaria, fever, and general infections.

Active Compounds

polygodial, warburganal, drimanyl acetate, sesquiterpene dialdehydes

morindin, anthraquinones, flavonoids, tannins, alkaloids

Traditional Uses

toothache, skin infections, candida, pain, antifungal

malaria, fever, antimicrobial, skin infections, pain

Modern Uses

antifungal, antimicrobial, analgesic, anti-inflammatory

antiplasmodial, antimicrobial, anti-inflammatory, analgesic

Adult Dosage

200–400mg polygodial extract daily or topical application

Leaf decoction 200ml 3x daily

Contraindications

pregnancy, children, mucous membrane sensitivity

pregnancy, children under 6, kidney disease

Side Effects

burning sensation on mucous membranes, skin irritation

nausea, diarrhea with large doses

Drug Interactions

0 known interactions

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

Sources: WHO Monographs · NCCIH · PubMed · Commission E