Acacia confusa vs Cerinthe major

Side-by-side comparison of medicinal herbs

Herb

Acacia confusa

Skin and Topical

Skin and Topical

Acacia confusa

❌ Not recommended in pregnancy

❌ Not recommended while nursing

Cerinthe major

❌ Not recommended in pregnancy

❌ Not recommended while nursing

Description

Taiwanese and Philippine acacia whose bark contains DMT and is used in traditional medicine for wound healing.

Mediterranean ornamental with traditional uses for skin wounds and bee forage; honey medicinal properties.

Active Compounds

N,N-DMT, tryptamines, tannins, flavonoids

mucilage, flavonoids, tannins

Traditional Uses

Wound healing in Taiwanese folk medicine, Traditional medicine use, Ceremonial contexts in some traditions

skin wounds, bee sting relief, honey production

Modern Uses

Antimicrobial effects, Wound healing, Psychedelic research

topical wound care, bee sting treatment

Adult Dosage

Bark decoction for wound washing; internal use restricted

Topical as needed

Contraindications

Internal use - psychoactive, Legal restrictions on tryptamines, Pregnancy

known allergy

Side Effects

Psychoactive effects if ingested

contact dermatitis

Drug Interactions

0 known interactions

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

Sources: WHO Monographs · NCCIH · PubMed · Commission E