Carissa African vs Averrhoa bilimbi

Side-by-side comparison of medicinal herbs

Herb

Carissa African

Carissa edulis

Cardiovascular

Cardiovascular

Carissa African

❌ Not recommended in pregnancy

❌ Not recommended while nursing

Averrhoa bilimbi

❌ Not recommended in pregnancy

❌ Not recommended while nursing

Description

East African shrub fruit and root used for infections and chest pain.

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

Active Compounds

Carissone, Lignans, Tannins, Flavonoids, Cardiac glycosides

oxalic acid, flavonoids, saponins, tannins, vitamin C

Traditional Uses

Chest pain, Cough, Toothache, Malaria, Gonorrhea

hypertension, diabetes, skin diseases, cough, fever

Modern Uses

Cardiotonic, Antimicrobial, Analgesic

anti-hypertensive, anti-diabetic, antimicrobial, antipyretic

Adult Dosage

2-4g root decoction daily

Fruit juice 1-2 glasses daily (traditional)

Contraindications

Heart medications, Pregnancy

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

Side Effects

GI upset, Cardiac effects at high doses

kidney damage with excess (oxalic acid), GI upset

Drug Interactions

0 known interactions

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

Sources: WHO Monographs · NCCIH · PubMed · Commission E