Sansevieria trifasciata vs Fomes Fomentarius

Side-by-side comparison of medicinal herbs

Herb

Sansevieria trifasciata

Dracaena trifasciata

Skin and Topical

Fomes fomentarius

Skin and Topical

Sansevieria trifasciata

❌ Not recommended in pregnancy

❌ Not recommended while nursing

Fomes Fomentarius

❌ Not recommended in pregnancy

❌ Not recommended while nursing

Description

Ubiquitous houseplant from tropical Africa used in traditional medicine across Africa and Asia.

A bracket fungus used across Northern Europe and Siberia traditionally as tinder and in folk medicine.

Active Compounds

saponins, dracaenins, tannins, flavonoids

fomentarins, polyphenols, triterpenoids

Traditional Uses

Traditional West African medicine for ear conditions and wound healing, Used in Nigerian and Kenyan folk medicine for skin infections

wound healing, hemostasis, immune support, inflammation

Modern Uses

Air purification NASA study, Wound healing, Anti-inflammatory topical, Traditional ear drops

hemostatic, anti-inflammatory, immunostimulant

Adult Dosage

Topical juice for wounds and ears; No established internal dose

1-3g extract daily

Contraindications

Internal use - toxic saponins, Children internally

autoimmune conditions

Side Effects

Gastrointestinal toxicity if ingested, Skin sensitization

generally well tolerated

Drug Interactions

0 known interactions

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

Sources: WHO Monographs · NCCIH · PubMed · Commission E