Alstonia macrophylla vs Khaya Anthotheca

Side-by-side comparison of medicinal herbs

Herb

Alstonia macrophylla

Antimicrobial

Khaya Anthotheca

Khaya anthotheca

Antimicrobial

⚠️ Pregnancy & Nursing Warnings

Alstonia macrophylla

❌ Not recommended in pregnancy

❌ Not recommended while nursing

Khaya Anthotheca

❌ Not recommended in pregnancy

❌ Not recommended while nursing

Description

Southeast Asian Alstonia species; bark used similarly to A. scholaris for fever and malaria.

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

Active Compounds

alkaloids, flavonoids, tannins

khayalactone, anthothecol, limonoids, alkaloids, tannins

Traditional Uses

fever, malaria, diarrhea

malaria, fever, wound healing, diarrhea, respiratory infections

Modern Uses

antipyretic, anti-malarial, astringent

antiplasmodial, antipyretic, antimicrobial, wound healing

Adult Dosage

Bark decoction 5-10g 2x/day

Bark decoction 200ml 2x daily

Contraindications

pregnancy, liver disease

pregnancy, children under 6, liver disease

Side Effects

GI upset

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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