Asplenium scolopendrium vs Terminalia Macroptera

Side-by-side comparison of medicinal herbs

Herb

Asplenium scolopendrium

Liver Support

Terminalia Macroptera

Terminalia macroptera

Liver Support

⚠️ Pregnancy & Nursing Warnings

Asplenium scolopendrium

❌ Not recommended in pregnancy

❌ Not recommended while nursing

Terminalia Macroptera

❌ Not recommended in pregnancy

❌ Not recommended while nursing

Description

European fern with straplike fronds; used in folk medicine for spleen, liver, and digestive conditions.

West African tree used across the Sahel region from Senegal to Sudan for liver conditions, wounds, respiratory infections, and as a general antimicrobial.

Active Compounds

tannins, mucilage, flavonoids, organic acids

punicalagin, ellagic acid, tannins, flavonoids, terpenoids

Traditional Uses

spleen enlargement, liver complaints, diarrhea, skin wounds

liver conditions, wound healing, respiratory infections, diarrhea, malaria

Modern Uses

liver tonic, digestive astringent, topical wound healing

hepatoprotective, antimicrobial, wound healing, anti-inflammatory

Adult Dosage

3-5g dried frond tea 2x/day

Bark decoction 200ml 2x daily

Contraindications

known allergy to ferns

pregnancy, children under 6, liver disease caution

Side Effects

mild GI upset

nausea, 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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