Caesalpinia bonduc vs Cryptolepis Sanguinolenta

Side-by-side comparison of medicinal herbs

Herb

Caesalpinia bonduc

Antimicrobial

Cryptolepis sanguinolenta

Antimicrobial

Caesalpinia bonduc

❌ Not recommended in pregnancy

❌ Not recommended while nursing

Cryptolepis Sanguinolenta

❌ Not recommended in pregnancy

❌ Not recommended while nursing

Description

Pan-tropical coastal legume; seeds used in Ayurveda for malaria, diabetes, and fever.

West African climber vine used in Ghana and neighboring countries as the primary herbal treatment for malaria, containing powerful alkaloids.

Active Compounds

bonducin, caesalpin, nicker glycosides, flavonoids, alkaloids

cryptolepine, quindoline, neocryptolepine, cryptolepicarboline

Traditional Uses

malaria, diabetes, fever, asthma, spleen conditions

malaria, fever, infections, diarrhea, urinary infections

Modern Uses

anti-malarial, anti-diabetic, antipyretic, anti-inflammatory

antiplasmodial, antimicrobial, antidiabetic, anti-inflammatory

Adult Dosage

Seed kernel powder 1-3g 2x/day

Plant decoction 200ml 3x daily for 5 days or 200mg extract

Contraindications

pregnancy, large doses (toxic alkaloids)

pregnancy, children under 12, cardiac conditions

Side Effects

GI upset, vomiting with excess

nausea, cardiac effects at high doses, hypotension

Drug Interactions

0 known interactions

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

Sources: WHO Monographs · NCCIH · PubMed · Commission E