Chaparro Amargosa vs Gambir

Side-by-side comparison of medicinal herbs

Herb

Chaparro Amargosa

Castela emoryi

Digestive

Uncaria gambir

Digestive

Chaparro Amargosa

❌ Not recommended in pregnancy

❌ Not recommended while nursing

Gambir

✅ Generally safe in pregnancy

✅ Generally safe while nursing

Description

A desert herb from the Sonoran region used by Papago and Yaqui peoples for amebic dysentery.

A Southeast Asian vine whose dried leaf extract is one of the most important traditional remedies for diarrhea in the region.

Active Compounds

quassinoids, glaucarubol, alkaloids

Catechin, Epicatechin, Gambiriine, Tannins

Traditional Uses

amebic dysentery, intestinal parasites, diarrhea

Diarrhea, Sore throat, Wound healing, Betel nut chewing

Modern Uses

anti-amebic, antimicrobial, antiparasitic

Anti-diarrheal, Antioxidant, Antimicrobial, Antihypertensive

Adult Dosage

1-3ml tincture 3x daily

1-3g extract daily

Contraindications

pregnancy

Constipation, Iron deficiency

Side Effects

generally well tolerated in doses

Constipation, GI discomfort

Drug Interactions

0 known interactions

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

Sources: WHO Monographs · NCCIH · PubMed · Commission E