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Acacia senegal vs Gambir

Side-by-side comparison of medicinal herbs

Herb

Acacia senegal

Senegalia senegal

Digestive

Gambir

Uncaria gambir

Digestive

Description

Source of pharmaceutical-grade gum arabic; used as emulsifier, prebiotic fiber, and in folk medicine for GI conditions.

A Southeast Asian vine whose dried leaf extract is one of the most important traditional remedies for diarrhea in the region.

Active Compounds

gum arabic, arabinogalactan, flavonoids, tannins

Catechin, Epicatechin, Gambiriine, Tannins

Traditional Uses

diarrhea, sore throat, wound healing, constipation (as prebiotic)

Diarrhea, Sore throat, Wound healing, Betel nut chewing

Modern Uses

prebiotic fiber, GI health, emulsifier, wound healing

Anti-diarrheal, Antioxidant, Antimicrobial, Antihypertensive

Adult Dosage

5-10g gum dissolved in water 2x/day

1-3g extract daily

Contraindications

known allergy

Constipation, Iron deficiency

Side Effects

mild GI upset, bloating

Constipation, GI discomfort

Drug Interactions

0 known interactions

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

Sources: WHO Monographs · NCCIH · PubMed · Commission E

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