Tulip Tree vs Trichilia Havanensis

Side-by-side comparison of medicinal herbs

Herb

Tulip Tree

Liriodendron tulipifera

Anti-inflammatory

Trichilia havanensis

Anti-inflammatory

Tulip Tree

❌ Not recommended in pregnancy

❌ Not recommended while nursing

Trichilia Havanensis

❌ Not recommended in pregnancy

❌ Not recommended while nursing

Description

A massive North American tree whose bark was used by Native Americans and early American physicians for fever and malaria.

Tropical tree native to the Caribbean and Mexico used in traditional medicine for fever, inflammation, and as a general tonic.

Active Compounds

Tulipiferine, Liriodenine, Tannins, Sesquiterpene lactones

limonoids, trichilins, flavonoids, tannins, sterols

Traditional Uses

Fever, Malaria, Rheumatism, Digestive tonic

fever, inflammation, malaria, skin conditions, tonic

Modern Uses

Antimicrobial, Anti-inflammatory, Febrifuge, Cardiac tonic

antipyretic, anti-inflammatory, antiparasitic, antioxidant

Adult Dosage

2-4g dried bark as decoction 2x daily

Bark or leaf decoction 200ml 2–3x daily

Contraindications

Pregnancy, Heart disease

pregnancy, children without guidance

Side Effects

GI upset, Cardiac effects (large doses)

mild nausea, digestive upset

Drug Interactions

0 known interactions

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

Sources: WHO Monographs · NCCIH · PubMed · Commission E