Stylophorum diphyllum vs Stillingia sebifera

Side-by-side comparison of medicinal herbs

Herb

Stylophorum diphyllum

Skin and Topical

Skin and Topical

Stylophorum diphyllum

❌ Not recommended in pregnancy

❌ Not recommended while nursing

Stillingia sebifera

❌ Not recommended in pregnancy

❌ Not recommended while nursing

Description

Eastern North American woodland herb with orange sap; used by Native Americans for skin conditions.

Chinese tree whose seed coating provides vegetable tallow; used in TCM for skin diseases and cough.

Active Compounds

sanguinarine, chelerythrine, alkaloids, tannins

stillingia factor, flavonoids, fatty acids, tannins, resins

Traditional Uses

skin conditions, warts, jaundice (historical)

skin diseases, cough, constipation, liver, edema

Modern Uses

topical skin conditions, wart treatment

topical antimicrobial, expectorant, laxative, anti-inflammatory

Adult Dosage

Topical orange sap for warts and skin conditions

Topical application or 3-9g decoction

Contraindications

internal use (toxic), mucous membranes

pregnancy, internal large doses

Side Effects

skin irritation, tissue damage in excess

GI irritation, topical skin irritation

Drug Interactions

0 known interactions

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

Sources: WHO Monographs · NCCIH · PubMed · Commission E