Toona sinensis vs Bridelia Ferruginea

Side-by-side comparison of medicinal herbs

Herb

Toona sinensis

Metabolic

Bridelia ferruginea

Metabolic

Toona sinensis

❌ Not recommended in pregnancy

❌ Not recommended while nursing

Bridelia Ferruginea

❌ Not recommended in pregnancy

❌ Not recommended while nursing

Description

A Chinese medicinal tree with antibacterial and antidiabetic young leaves used in food and medicine.

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

Active Compounds

toonalin, rutin, quercetin, tannins

bridelin, tannins, alkaloids, flavonoids, sterols

Traditional Uses

Antibacterial use, Antidiabetic herb, Anti-inflammatory use

diabetes, inflammation, skin infections, diarrhea, wound healing

Modern Uses

Antimicrobial activity, Blood sugar management, Anti-inflammatory research

antidiabetic, anti-inflammatory, antimicrobial, wound healing

Adult Dosage

Young leaves as food; 2-3g dried as tea

Bark decoction 200ml 2x daily or 300mg extract

Contraindications

Pregnancy caution

pregnancy, anticoagulants

Side Effects

Mild reactions

nausea, hypoglycemia

Drug Interactions

0 known interactions

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

Sources: WHO Monographs · NCCIH · PubMed · Commission E