Zephyranthes grandiflora vs Bridelia Ferruginea

Side-by-side comparison of medicinal herbs

Herb

Zephyranthes grandiflora

Metabolic

Bridelia ferruginea

Metabolic

Zephyranthes grandiflora

❌ Not recommended in pregnancy

❌ Not recommended while nursing

Bridelia Ferruginea

❌ Not recommended in pregnancy

❌ Not recommended while nursing

Description

Ornamental bulb of Central America with pink flowers blooming after rain, used in folk medicine.

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

Active Compounds

lycorine, tazettine, alkaloids, flavonoids

bridelin, tannins, alkaloids, flavonoids, sterols

Traditional Uses

Traditional Central American folk medicine for diabetes and infections, Used in Mexican and Cuban folk medicine for blood sugar control

diabetes, inflammation, skin infections, diarrhea, wound healing

Modern Uses

Antidiabetic research, Anti-inflammatory, Antiviral, Traditional blood sugar control

antidiabetic, anti-inflammatory, antimicrobial, wound healing

Adult Dosage

Tea from leaves: 3-5g per cup 2x/day

Bark decoction 200ml 2x daily or 300mg extract

Contraindications

Pregnancy, Bulb toxic - avoid ingestion, Diabetes medications

pregnancy, anticoagulants

Side Effects

Nausea from bulb, Alkaloid effects

nausea, hypoglycemia

Drug Interactions

0 known interactions

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

Sources: WHO Monographs · NCCIH · PubMed · Commission E