Samambaia Amazonian vs Wrightia Arborea

Side-by-side comparison of medicinal herbs

Herb

Samambaia Amazonian

Polypodium leucotomos

Skin and Topical

Wrightia Arborea

Wrightia arborea

Skin and Topical

⚠️ Pregnancy & Nursing Warnings

Samambaia Amazonian

❌ Not recommended in pregnancy

❌ Not recommended while nursing

Wrightia Arborea

❌ Not recommended in pregnancy

❌ Not recommended while nursing

Description

Tropical American fern with clinical evidence for skin UV protection.

Deciduous tree of South and Southeast Asia used in Ayurveda for skin conditions, psoriasis, and anti-inflammatory applications, related to W. tinctoria.

Active Compounds

Phenolic compounds, Caffeic acid, Ferulic acid, Vanillic acid

wrightine, alkaloids, glycosides, tannins, flavonoids

Traditional Uses

Skin diseases, Psoriasis, Vitiligo, Sun damage

psoriasis, skin diseases, rheumatism, anti-inflammatory, wound healing

Modern Uses

Oral sunscreen, Anti-psoriatic, Immunomodulator, Photoprotective

anti-psoriatic, anti-inflammatory, skin care, wound healing

Adult Dosage

240-480mg extract daily (before sun exposure)

Bark or leaf paste topically; decoction 200ml 2x daily internally

Contraindications

Autoimmune diseases, Pregnancy

pregnancy, allergy, excessive internal use

Side Effects

GI upset rare

skin irritation topically, mild nausea internally

Drug Interactions

0 known interactions

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

Sources: WHO Monographs · NCCIH · PubMed · Commission E

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