Artemisia tilesii vs Securidaca longepedunculata

Side-by-side comparison of medicinal herbs

Herb

Artemisia tilesii

Antimicrobial

Antimicrobial

Artemisia tilesii

❌ Not recommended in pregnancy

❌ Not recommended while nursing

Securidaca longepedunculata

❌ Not recommended in pregnancy

❌ Not recommended while nursing

Description

Arctic and subarctic Artemisia used by indigenous Alaskans and Siberians for infections and pain relief.

Southern African tree sacred in Venda, Zulu, and Ndebele traditions; used for wide range of conditions.

Active Compounds

camphor, thujone, flavonoids

methylsalicylate, saponins, coumarins, flavonoids, tannins

Traditional Uses

Infections in Alaska Native medicine, Pain relief, Fever treatment, Smudging for protection

malaria, sexually transmitted infections, pain relief, mental illness, skin diseases

Modern Uses

Antimicrobial effects, Anti-inflammatory, Analgesic

antimicrobial, analgesic, anti-inflammatory, anthelmintic

Adult Dosage

2-4 g dried herb as tea; smudge for aromatic use

Small doses only - bark 0.5-1g; professional supervision

Contraindications

Pregnancy, Epilepsy

pregnancy, liver disease, large doses toxic

Side Effects

Mild GI upset

GI irritation, neurotoxic in overdose

Drug Interactions

0 known interactions

Reviewed by: HerbAlly Editorial Team, Medical herbalists and healthcare professionals

Sources: WHO Monographs · NCCIH · PubMed · Commission E