Herbarium of the Ancients — Detailed RecordFR · EN
Pectinopitys ferruginea
Pectinopitys ferruginea
Read before use: the information below describes traditional and informational uses — it does not replace the advice of a healthcare professional. In case of doubt, pregnancy, breastfeeding, ongoing treatment, or use in children, seek advice before use.
Enhanced precautions for this plant: Scientific data on the toxicity and composition of Pectinopitys ferruginea remain very limited; caution is advised. Avoid use during pregnancy or breastfeeding, as well as in young children, due to insufficient data. Do not exceed occasional use and seek the advice of a healthcare professional or experienced herbalist before any use. Avoid self-harvesting without certain botanical identification, as this species may be confused with other conifers.
Where to find it
Sourcing the plant
This species grows in the wild in certain forests of Oceania and is virtually not commercially available in Western herbalism; it is rarely found in ready-made preparations.
Harvest season
When to harvest it
The bark and leaves were traditionally harvested during the dry season, when the tree is in vegetative dormancy.
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