Aloe Secundiflora East African vs Khaya Anthotheca

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Aloe Secundiflora East African

Aloe secundiflora

Antimicrobial

Khaya Anthotheca

Khaya anthotheca

Antimicrobial

⚠️ Pregnancy & Nursing Warnings

Aloe Secundiflora East African

❌ Not recommended in pregnancy

❌ Not recommended while nursing

Khaya Anthotheca

❌ Not recommended in pregnancy

❌ Not recommended while nursing

Description

East African aloe species used by Maasai and other pastoralist peoples.

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

Active Compounds

Aloin, Aloe-emodin, Barbaloin, Anthraquinones

khayalactone, anthothecol, limonoids, alkaloids, tannins

Traditional Uses

Malaria, Wound healing, Constipation, Parasites, Livestock medicine

malaria, fever, wound healing, diarrhea, respiratory infections

Modern Uses

Antimalarial, Wound healing, Laxative

antiplasmodial, antipyretic, antimicrobial, wound healing

Adult Dosage

Topical gel application or very small internal dose

Bark decoction 200ml 2x daily

Contraindications

Pregnancy, Intestinal obstruction, Kidney disease

pregnancy, children under 6, liver disease

Side Effects

Cramping, Diarrhea

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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