Averrhoa bilimbi vs Embauba Amazonian

Side-by-side comparison of medicinal herbs

Herb

Averrhoa bilimbi

Cardiovascular

Cecropia glaziovii

Cardiovascular

Averrhoa bilimbi

❌ Not recommended in pregnancy

❌ Not recommended while nursing

Embauba Amazonian

❌ Not recommended in pregnancy

❌ Not recommended while nursing

Description

Tropical Oxalidaceae tree used in Malay and Caribbean medicine for hypertension, diabetes, and skin conditions.

Amazonian tree used for hypertension and respiratory conditions.

Active Compounds

oxalic acid, flavonoids, saponins, tannins, vitamin C

Chlorogenic acid, Flavonoids, Proanthocyanidins, Triterpenoids

Traditional Uses

hypertension, diabetes, skin diseases, cough, fever

Hypertension, Asthma, Diabetes, Cough, Inflammation

Modern Uses

anti-hypertensive, anti-diabetic, antimicrobial, antipyretic

Antihypertensive, Bronchodilator, Anti-diabetic

Adult Dosage

Fruit juice 1-2 glasses daily (traditional)

2-4g dried leaf as tea 2-3x daily

Contraindications

kidney disease (oxalic acid), kidney stones, rheumatoid arthritis

Pregnancy, Hypotension, Diabetes meds

Side Effects

kidney damage with excess (oxalic acid), GI upset

Hypotension, GI upset

Drug Interactions

0 known interactions

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

Sources: WHO Monographs · NCCIH · PubMed · Commission E