Syzygium jambos vs Bridelia Ferruginea

Side-by-side comparison of medicinal herbs

Herb

Syzygium jambos

Metabolic

Bridelia ferruginea

Metabolic

Syzygium jambos

❌ Not recommended in pregnancy

❌ Not recommended while nursing

Bridelia Ferruginea

❌ Not recommended in pregnancy

❌ Not recommended while nursing

Description

A tropical Asian tree with edible fruits and medicinal bark used for diabetes, fever, and diarrhea.

West African tree used across Nigeria, Ghana, and Cameroon in traditional medicine for diabetes, inflammation, and skin conditions.

Active Compounds

jambosine, tannins, quercetin, betulinic acid

bridelin, tannins, alkaloids, flavonoids, sterols

Traditional Uses

Antidiabetic use, Fever treatment, Diarrhea remedy

diabetes, inflammation, skin infections, diarrhea, wound healing

Modern Uses

Blood sugar management, Antimicrobial activity, Anti-inflammatory research

antidiabetic, anti-inflammatory, antimicrobial, wound healing

Adult Dosage

2-3g bark or leaf as tea

Bark decoction 200ml 2x daily or 300mg extract

Contraindications

Diabetes medications interaction

pregnancy, anticoagulants

Side Effects

Mild GI changes

nausea, hypoglycemia

Drug Interactions

0 known interactions

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

Sources: WHO Monographs · NCCIH · PubMed · Commission E