Aristolochia indica vs Khaya Anthotheca

Side-by-side comparison of medicinal herbs

Herb

Aristolochia indica

Antimicrobial

Khaya Anthotheca

Khaya anthotheca

Antimicrobial

⚠️ Pregnancy & Nursing Warnings

Aristolochia indica

❌ Not recommended in pregnancy

❌ Not recommended while nursing

Khaya Anthotheca

❌ Not recommended in pregnancy

❌ Not recommended while nursing

Description

South Asian Aristolochiaceae; used in Ayurveda for snakebite and fever; SEVERE NEPHROTOXICITY risk.

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

Active Compounds

aristolochic acid (nephrotoxin), alkaloids, flavonoids

khayalactone, anthothecol, limonoids, alkaloids, tannins

Traditional Uses

snakebite (folk), fever, malaria, uterine stimulation

malaria, fever, wound healing, diarrhea, respiratory infections

Modern Uses

reference only; aristolochic acid nephrotoxin

antiplasmodial, antipyretic, antimicrobial, wound healing

Adult Dosage

Not recommended; nephrotoxic and carcinogenic

Bark decoction 200ml 2x daily

Contraindications

all internal use (nephrotoxic and carcinogenic), pregnancy, any self-medication

pregnancy, children under 6, liver disease

Side Effects

irreversible kidney failure, urothelial cancer

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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