Tectona grandis vs Bridelia Ferruginea

Side-by-side comparison of medicinal herbs

Herb

Tectona grandis

Metabolic

Bridelia ferruginea

Metabolic

Tectona grandis

❌ Not recommended in pregnancy

❌ Not recommended while nursing

Bridelia Ferruginea

❌ Not recommended in pregnancy

❌ Not recommended while nursing

Description

Large tropical timber tree whose bark, leaves, and seeds are used in Ayurveda for skin conditions, hair care, and diabetes.

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

Active Compounds

lapachol, tectol, deoxylapachol, flavonoids

bridelin, tannins, alkaloids, flavonoids, sterols

Traditional Uses

Skin conditions in Ayurveda, Hair care and growth, Diabetes management, Wound healing

diabetes, inflammation, skin infections, diarrhea, wound healing

Modern Uses

Antidiabetic effects, Hair growth stimulation, Anti-inflammatory

antidiabetic, anti-inflammatory, antimicrobial, wound healing

Adult Dosage

5-10 g bark decoction; oil applied to scalp

Bark decoction 200ml 2x daily or 300mg extract

Contraindications

Liver disease, Skin allergy

pregnancy, anticoagulants

Side Effects

Skin irritation, Possible liver stress

nausea, hypoglycemia

Drug Interactions

0 known interactions

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

Sources: WHO Monographs · NCCIH · PubMed · Commission E