Cryptolepis Sanguinolenta vs Khaya

Side-by-side comparison of medicinal herbs

Herb

Cryptolepis Sanguinolenta

Cryptolepis sanguinolenta

Antimicrobial

Khaya senegalensis

Antimicrobial

Cryptolepis Sanguinolenta

❌ Not recommended in pregnancy

❌ Not recommended while nursing

Khaya

❌ Not recommended in pregnancy

❌ Not recommended while nursing

Description

West African climber vine used in Ghana and neighboring countries as the primary herbal treatment for malaria, containing powerful alkaloids.

An African mahogany tree whose bark is widely used in West African traditional medicine for malaria and fever.

Active Compounds

cryptolepine, quindoline, neocryptolepine, cryptolepicarboline

Limonoids, Khayanolides, Gedunin, Tannins

Traditional Uses

malaria, fever, infections, diarrhea, urinary infections

Malaria, Fever, Diarrhea, Worm infections

Modern Uses

antiplasmodial, antimicrobial, antidiabetic, anti-inflammatory

Antimalarial, Anti-inflammatory, Anthelmintic, Antioxidant

Adult Dosage

Plant decoction 200ml 3x daily for 5 days or 200mg extract

2-4g dried bark as decoction 2x daily

Contraindications

pregnancy, children under 12, cardiac conditions

Pregnancy, Liver disease, Children

Side Effects

nausea, cardiac effects at high doses, hypotension

Nausea, GI upset, Hepatotoxicity (high doses)

Drug Interactions

0 known interactions

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

Sources: WHO Monographs · NCCIH · PubMed · Commission E