Butea monosperma vs Acacia arabica

Side-by-side comparison of medicinal herbs

Herb

Butea monosperma

Antimicrobial

Vachellia arabica

Antimicrobial

Butea monosperma

❌ Not recommended in pregnancy

❌ Not recommended while nursing

Acacia arabica

❌ Not recommended in pregnancy

❌ Not recommended while nursing

Description

Sacred South Asian tree; gum (Butea gum) and bark used in Ayurveda for digestive conditions and anthelmintic.

Middle Eastern and South Asian acacia; bark and gum used for dental hygiene, diabetes, and digestive conditions.

Active Compounds

butrin, isobutrin, palastrin, flavonoids, tannins, gum

tannins, gallic acid, arabinose, flavonoids, alkaloids

Traditional Uses

worm expulsion, diarrhea, liver conditions, skin diseases, diabetes

dental hygiene, diabetes, digestive complaints, diarrhea, wounds

Modern Uses

anthelmintic, astringent, anti-inflammatory, anti-diabetic

oral antimicrobial, anti-diabetic, astringent, wound healing

Adult Dosage

Seeds 1-3g powder 2x/day; gum 2-5g dissolved

Bark decoction 5-10g 2x/day; twig as chewing stick

Contraindications

pregnancy

Side Effects

GI upset

constipation

Drug Interactions

0 known interactions

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

Sources: WHO Monographs · NCCIH · PubMed · Commission E