Pterocarpus Erinaceus vs Bridelia Ferruginea

Side-by-side comparison of medicinal herbs

Herb

Pterocarpus Erinaceus

Pterocarpus erinaceus

Metabolic

Bridelia ferruginea

Metabolic

Pterocarpus Erinaceus

❌ Not recommended in pregnancy

❌ Not recommended while nursing

Bridelia Ferruginea

❌ Not recommended in pregnancy

❌ Not recommended while nursing

Description

West African hardwood tree whose bark and leaves are used for diabetes management, wound healing, and anti-inflammatory purposes.

West African tree used across Nigeria, Ghana, and Cameroon in traditional medicine for diabetes, inflammation, and skin conditions.

Active Compounds

pterostilbene, resveratrol, pterocarpins, flavonoids, tannins

bridelin, tannins, alkaloids, flavonoids, sterols

Traditional Uses

Diabetes management, Wound healing, Anti-inflammatory use, Skin disorders

diabetes, inflammation, skin infections, diarrhea, wound healing

Modern Uses

Antidiabetic activity, Anti-inflammatory effects, Antimicrobial properties, Antioxidant support

antidiabetic, anti-inflammatory, antimicrobial, wound healing

Adult Dosage

Bark decoction: 1 cup twice daily; 500mg extract

Bark decoction 200ml 2x daily or 300mg extract

Contraindications

Pregnancy, Hypoglycemia medications

pregnancy, anticoagulants

Side Effects

Hypoglycemia risk with medications, Mild digestive effects

nausea, hypoglycemia

Drug Interactions

0 known interactions

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

Sources: WHO Monographs · NCCIH · PubMed · Commission E