Salvia coccinea vs Trichilia Havanensis

Side-by-side comparison of medicinal herbs

Herb

Salvia coccinea

Anti-inflammatory

Trichilia havanensis

Anti-inflammatory

Salvia coccinea

❌ Not recommended in pregnancy

❌ Not recommended while nursing

Trichilia Havanensis

❌ Not recommended in pregnancy

❌ Not recommended while nursing

Description

American sage used by indigenous peoples and in tropical folk medicine for fever, pain, and skin conditions.

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

Active Compounds

flavonoids, diterpenes, rosmarinic acid

limonoids, trichilins, flavonoids, tannins, sterols

Traditional Uses

Fever treatment in tropical folk medicine, Pain management, Skin conditions

fever, inflammation, malaria, skin conditions, tonic

Modern Uses

Antimicrobial effects, Anti-inflammatory, Antipyretic

antipyretic, anti-inflammatory, antiparasitic, antioxidant

Adult Dosage

5-10 g leaf decoction

Bark or leaf decoction 200ml 2–3x daily

Contraindications

Pregnancy in high doses

pregnancy, children without guidance

Side Effects

Mild GI upset

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