Combretum Aculeatum vs Phlomis fruticosa

Side-by-side comparison of medicinal herbs

Herb

Combretum Aculeatum

Combretum aculeatum

Digestive

Phlomis fruticosa

Digestive

⚠️ Pregnancy & Nursing Warnings

Combretum Aculeatum

❌ Not recommended in pregnancy

❌ Not recommended while nursing

Phlomis fruticosa

❌ Not recommended in pregnancy

❌ Not recommended while nursing

Description

Thorny shrub of the African Sahel used in traditional medicine across the semiarid regions of West Africa for diarrhea, infections, and wound healing.

Mediterranean shrub with woolly leaves; used in Greek and Turkish folk medicine for digestive conditions.

Active Compounds

tannins, flavonoids, combretastatin, phenolics

phlomafruticosin, acteoside, forsythoside, flavonoids, tannins

Traditional Uses

diarrhea, wounds, infections, stomach pain, fever

digestive disorders, liver conditions, respiratory infections, wounds

Modern Uses

antidiarrheal, wound healing, antimicrobial, anti-inflammatory

anti-inflammatory, hepatoprotective, antimicrobial, vulnerary

Adult Dosage

Root or bark decoction 200ml 2–3x daily

3-5g dried herb or 2-3ml tincture daily

Contraindications

pregnancy, children under 6

pregnancy

Side Effects

mild digestive upset

generally safe

Drug Interactions

0 known interactions

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

Sources: WHO Monographs · NCCIH · PubMed · Commission E

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