Combretum Padoides vs Khaya Anthotheca

Side-by-side comparison of medicinal herbs

Herb

Combretum Padoides

Combretum padoides

Antimicrobial

Khaya Anthotheca

Khaya anthotheca

Antimicrobial

⚠️ Pregnancy & Nursing Warnings

Combretum Padoides

❌ Not recommended in pregnancy

❌ Not recommended while nursing

Khaya Anthotheca

❌ Not recommended in pregnancy

❌ Not recommended while nursing

Description

Woody liana native to East and South Africa used in traditional medicine for malaria, HIV support, and gastrointestinal conditions.

Large East African timber tree used medicinally for malaria, fever, and wound healing by various traditional medicine practitioners in Uganda and Tanzania.

Active Compounds

combretastatins, tannins, flavonoids, terpenoids

khayalactone, anthothecol, limonoids, alkaloids, tannins

Traditional Uses

malaria, HIV support, diarrhea, dysentery, wound healing

malaria, fever, wound healing, diarrhea, respiratory infections

Modern Uses

antiplasmodial, antiviral, antidiarrheal, antimicrobial

antiplasmodial, antipyretic, antimicrobial, wound healing

Adult Dosage

Bark or leaf decoction 200ml 3x daily

Bark decoction 200ml 2x daily

Contraindications

pregnancy, children under 6

pregnancy, children under 6, liver disease

Side Effects

mild digestive upset

nausea, mild digestive upset

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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