Coffea canephora vs Coffea arabica raw

Side-by-side comparison of medicinal herbs

Herb

Coffea canephora

Metabolic

Coffea arabica

Metabolic

Coffea canephora

❌ Not recommended in pregnancy

❌ Not recommended while nursing

Coffea arabica raw

❌ Not recommended in pregnancy

❌ Not recommended while nursing

Description

High-caffeine coffee; green robusta bean extract studied for weight management and antioxidant properties.

Unroasted coffee beans with higher chlorogenic acid than roasted coffee; studied for weight management and blood pressure.

Active Compounds

caffeine (higher than arabica), chlorogenic acid, trigonelline, caffeic acid

chlorogenic acid, caffeine, caffeic acid, ferulic acid

Traditional Uses

fatigue, weight management, antioxidant, cognitive enhancement

Weight management, Blood pressure reduction, Antioxidant source

Modern Uses

stimulant, weight management, antioxidant, cognitive support

Metabolic health, Blood pressure support, Antioxidant supplementation

Adult Dosage

Green robusta extract 400mg 2x/day; coffee as beverage

200-400mg green coffee extract daily

Contraindications

anxiety disorders, pregnancy, hypertension, cardiac conditions

Anxiety disorders, Cardiovascular disease, Pregnancy limit caffeine

Side Effects

insomnia, anxiety, tachycardia, dependency

Insomnia, Palpitations

Drug Interactions

0 known interactions

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

Sources: WHO Monographs · NCCIH · PubMed · Commission E