Tetrapleura Tetraptera vs Pterocarpus santalinus

Side-by-side comparison of medicinal herbs

Herb

Tetrapleura Tetraptera

Tetrapleura tetraptera

Anti-inflammatory

Anti-inflammatory

Tetrapleura Tetraptera

❌ Not recommended in pregnancy

❌ Not recommended while nursing

Pterocarpus santalinus

❌ Not recommended in pregnancy

❌ Not recommended while nursing

Description

West African tree whose distinctive four-winged pods are used as a spice and medicinal herb for postpartum care, asthma, diabetes, and inflammation.

South Indian tree with red heartwood used in Ayurveda for inflammation, skin conditions, and cooling therapy.

Active Compounds

tetraphleuras, alkaloids, flavonoids, tannins, saponins

santalin A, santalin B, pterostilbene, flavonoids, savinin

Traditional Uses

postpartum recovery, asthma, diabetes, hypertension, convulsions

skin conditions, inflammation, fever, liver disease, diabetes

Modern Uses

anti-inflammatory, antidiabetic, antihypertensive, anticonvulsant

anti-inflammatory, antioxidant, hepatoprotective, anti-diabetic, skin soothing

Adult Dosage

1–2 pods in soup or decoction daily

1-3g red sandalwood powder as paste or tea 2x/day

Contraindications

pregnancy caution, blood thinners

pregnancy, anticoagulants

Side Effects

mild digestive upset, rare allergic reactions

skin staining (red), mild GI upset

Drug Interactions

0 known interactions

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

Sources: WHO Monographs · NCCIH · PubMed · Commission E