Sequoia sempervirens vs Fomes Fomentarius

Side-by-side comparison of medicinal herbs

Herb

Sequoia sempervirens

Skin and Topical

Fomes fomentarius

Skin and Topical

Sequoia sempervirens

❌ Not recommended in pregnancy

❌ Not recommended while nursing

Fomes Fomentarius

❌ Not recommended in pregnancy

❌ Not recommended while nursing

Description

The world tallest tree; bark and foliage used by California Native Americans for wound healing and respiratory conditions.

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

Active Compounds

tannins, flavonoids, sequoirin, terpenes

fomentarins, polyphenols, triterpenoids

Traditional Uses

Wound healing, Respiratory conditions, Blood tonic

wound healing, hemostasis, immune support, inflammation

Modern Uses

Antioxidant activity, Wound care, Anti-inflammatory research

hemostatic, anti-inflammatory, immunostimulant

Adult Dosage

2-3g bark or needles as tea

1-3g extract daily

Contraindications

Pregnancy caution

autoimmune conditions

Side Effects

Mild reactions

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