Acacia nilotica vs Piper sarmentosum

Side-by-side comparison of medicinal herbs

Herb

Acacia nilotica

Digestive

Digestive

Description

Ancient African and Middle Eastern tree; gum used since ancient Egypt; bark and pods medicinal.

Southeast Asian creeping pepper; leaves eaten as vegetable and used medicinally across the region.

Active Compounds

gum arabic, arabinogalactans, gallic acid, ellagic acid, catechin, tannins

phenylpropanoids, asaricin, sarmentine, methyl eugenol, caryophyllene

Traditional Uses

digestive disorders, cough, wound healing, gum disease, diarrhea

digestive disorders, malaria, cough, anti-inflammatory, wound healing

Modern Uses

prebiotic, astringent, anti-inflammatory, antimicrobial

anti-inflammatory, antimalarial, antifungal, analgesic

Adult Dosage

5-15g gum or 3-6g bark tea daily

10-30g fresh leaves or 3-6g dried daily

Contraindications

excessive doses, drug absorption interference

pregnancy large doses

Side Effects

GI bloating, gas, generally safe

generally safe at food doses

Drug Interactions

0 known interactions

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

Sources: WHO Monographs · NCCIH · PubMed · Commission E