Qing Dai vs Trichilia Havanensis

Side-by-side comparison of medicinal herbs

Herb

Qing Dai

Isatis indigotica

Anti-inflammatory

Trichilia havanensis

Anti-inflammatory

Qing Dai

❌ Not recommended in pregnancy

❌ Not recommended while nursing

Trichilia Havanensis

❌ Not recommended in pregnancy

❌ Not recommended while nursing

Description

TCM pigment herb used topically and internally for inflammatory conditions.

Tropical tree native to the Caribbean and Mexico used in traditional medicine for fever, inflammation, and as a general tonic.

Active Compounds

Indirubin, Indigo, Tryptanthrin, Isatin

limonoids, trichilins, flavonoids, tannins, sterols

Traditional Uses

Psoriasis, Mouth ulcers, Fever, Mumps

fever, inflammation, malaria, skin conditions, tonic

Modern Uses

Anti-inflammatory, Anti-psoriatic, Antipyretic

antipyretic, anti-inflammatory, antiparasitic, antioxidant

Adult Dosage

1.5-3g powder or topical application

Bark or leaf decoction 200ml 2–3x daily

Contraindications

Pregnancy, Spleen/stomach cold, Liver disease

pregnancy, children without guidance

Side Effects

GI upset, Liver damage at high doses internally

mild nausea, digestive upset

Drug Interactions

0 known interactions

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

Sources: WHO Monographs · NCCIH · PubMed · Commission E