Albizia Anthelmintica vs Khaya Anthotheca

Side-by-side comparison of medicinal herbs

Herb

Albizia Anthelmintica

Albizia anthelmintica

Antimicrobial

Khaya Anthotheca

Khaya anthotheca

Antimicrobial

⚠️ Pregnancy & Nursing Warnings

Albizia Anthelmintica

❌ Not recommended in pregnancy

❌ Not recommended while nursing

Khaya Anthotheca

❌ Not recommended in pregnancy

❌ Not recommended while nursing

Description

East African tree whose bark is used across Kenya, Tanzania, and Uganda specifically as an anthelmintic for intestinal worm expulsion.

Large East African timber tree used medicinally for malaria, fever, and wound healing by various traditional medicine practitioners in Uganda and Tanzania.

Active Compounds

albizziin, alkaloids, saponins, tannins

khayalactone, anthothecol, limonoids, alkaloids, tannins

Traditional Uses

intestinal worms, fever, malaria, wound healing

malaria, fever, wound healing, diarrhea, respiratory infections

Modern Uses

anthelmintic, antimicrobial, antipyretic

antiplasmodial, antipyretic, antimicrobial, wound healing

Adult Dosage

Bark decoction 200ml single dose for worm treatment

Bark decoction 200ml 2x daily

Contraindications

pregnancy, young children, cardiac conditions, liver disease

pregnancy, children under 6, liver disease

Side Effects

nausea, vomiting, cardiac effects

nausea, mild digestive upset

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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