Ageratum Conyzoides vs Aspilia Pluriseta

A pantropical weed used extensively in African, Asian, and South American traditional medicine for wound healing, fever, rheumatism, and respiratory complaints.

East African herb documented in both human traditional medicine and chimpanzee self-medication; used for intestinal parasites, wound healing, and inflammation.

Pyrrolizidine alkaloids, Flavonoids, Chromenes, Essential oils

thiarubrine-A, thiarubrine-C, alpha-terthienyl, flavonoids, phenolic acids

Wound healing and hemostasis, Fever and malaria treatment in Africa, Rheumatic pain

Intestinal worms, Wound healing, Inflammation, Stomachaches

Anti-inflammatory, Antimicrobial for wound care, Analgesic

Antiparasitic activity, Antimicrobial effects, Anti-inflammatory properties, Wound healing

3-6g dried leaf decoction or topical paste

Leaf tea: 1 cup twice daily

Contains pyrrolizidine alkaloids – limit internal use duration, Avoid in liver disease, Avoid in pregnancy

Pregnancy

Hepatotoxicity with prolonged use, Contact dermatitis

Mild digestive effects