Trillium ovatum vs Sappanwood

Side-by-side comparison of medicinal herbs

Herb

Trillium ovatum

Womens Health

Caesalpinia sappan

Womens Health

Trillium ovatum

❌ Not recommended in pregnancy

❌ Not recommended while nursing

Sappanwood

❌ Not recommended in pregnancy

❌ Not recommended while nursing

Description

Perennial woodland wildflower of western North America, similar traditional use to eastern species.

Thai and Chinese medicinal heartwood used to invigorate blood, resolve stasis, and reduce swelling.

Active Compounds

steroidal saponins, tannins, trillarin, phenolics

brazilin, sappanchalcone, 3-deoxysappanone, protosappanin

Traditional Uses

Traditional Pacific Northwest Native American medicine for childbirth, Used by Quinault and other tribes for uterine and menstrual conditions

blood stasis, menstrual disorders, wound swelling, infections

Modern Uses

Uterine tonic, Menstrual regulation, Anti-inflammatory, Wound healing

antiplatelet, anti-inflammatory, antimicrobial, analgesic

Adult Dosage

Tincture: 1-3ml 3x/day

3-9g heartwood daily

Contraindications

Pregnancy, Children

pregnancy, bleeding disorders

Side Effects

Uterine stimulation, Nausea

anticoagulant effect

Drug Interactions

0 known interactions

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

Sources: WHO Monographs · NCCIH · PubMed · Commission E