Achillea pannonica vs Acacia nilotica

Side-by-side comparison of medicinal herbs

Herb

Achillea pannonica

Digestive

Digestive

Achillea pannonica

❌ Not recommended in pregnancy

❌ Not recommended while nursing

Acacia nilotica

✅ Generally safe in pregnancy

✅ Generally safe while nursing

Description

Central European yarrow with yellow flowers used in Hungarian and Slavic folk medicine.

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

Active Compounds

flavonoids, tannins, sesquiterpene lactones, camphor

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

Traditional Uses

digestive disorders, wound healing, fever, menstrual regulation

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

Modern Uses

digestive tonic, anti-inflammatory, wound healing

prebiotic, astringent, anti-inflammatory, antimicrobial

Adult Dosage

2-3g dried herb tea 3x/day

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

Contraindications

pregnancy, Asteraceae allergy

excessive doses, drug absorption interference

Side Effects

GI upset, contact dermatitis

GI bloating, gas, generally safe

Drug Interactions

0 known interactions

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

Sources: WHO Monographs · NCCIH · PubMed · Commission E