Clerodendrum Myricoides vs Markhamia Lutea

Side-by-side comparison of medicinal herbs

Herb

Clerodendrum Myricoides

Clerodendrum myricoides

Antimicrobial

Markhamia lutea

Antimicrobial

Clerodendrum Myricoides

❌ Not recommended in pregnancy

❌ Not recommended while nursing

Markhamia Lutea

❌ Not recommended in pregnancy

❌ Not recommended while nursing

Description

Shrub native to East Africa used medicinally in Kenya and Ethiopia for fever, skin conditions, and respiratory complaints.

Fast-growing East African tree used in agroforestry and traditional medicine for wound healing, sexually transmitted infections, and malaria.

Active Compounds

clerodendrin, terpenoids, flavonoids, alkaloids

markhamioside, flavonoids, tannins, alkaloids, iridoids

Traditional Uses

fever, skin conditions, respiratory infections, malaria, headache

wound healing, sexually transmitted infections, malaria, fever, skin conditions

Modern Uses

antipyretic, antimicrobial, anti-inflammatory, analgesic

antimicrobial, wound healing, antiplasmodial, anti-inflammatory

Adult Dosage

Leaf decoction 200ml 3x daily

Bark or leaf decoction 200ml 2–3x daily

Contraindications

pregnancy, children under 6

Side Effects

mild nausea, digestive upset

mild nausea

Drug Interactions

0 known interactions

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

Sources: WHO Monographs · NCCIH · PubMed · Commission E