Vasconcellea quercifolia vs Cordyline australis

Side-by-side comparison of medicinal herbs

Herb

Vasconcellea quercifolia

Digestive

Digestive

Vasconcellea quercifolia

❌ Not recommended in pregnancy

❌ Not recommended while nursing

Cordyline australis

❌ Not recommended in pregnancy

❌ Not recommended while nursing

Description

An Andean relative of papaya used in traditional medicine for digestive and anti-inflammatory conditions.

A New Zealand Maori medicinal plant used for digestive conditions, wounds, and as a food source.

Active Compounds

papain, carpaine, flavonoids

saponins, flavonoids, tannins

Traditional Uses

Digestive conditions, Anti-inflammatory use, Wound healing

Digestive conditions, Wound healing, Food source (young leaves)

Modern Uses

Digestive enzyme use, Anti-inflammatory research

Anti-inflammatory activity, Wound care

Adult Dosage

Leaf extract as directed

2g leaf as tea; young leaves as food

Contraindications

Pregnancy caution (papain), Latex allergy

Pregnancy caution

Side Effects

Mild GI reactions

Mild reactions

Drug Interactions

0 known interactions

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

Sources: WHO Monographs · NCCIH · PubMed · Commission E