Dasylirion Wheeleri Herb vs Acacia nilotica

Side-by-side comparison of medicinal herbs

Herb

Dasylirion Wheeleri Herb

Dasylirion wheeleri

Digestive

Digestive

Dasylirion Wheeleri Herb

❌ Not recommended in pregnancy

❌ Not recommended while nursing

Acacia nilotica

✅ Generally safe in pregnancy

✅ Generally safe while nursing

Description

Sonoran desert plant used by Tohono O odham and Apache peoples for food, fiber, and treatment of skin and digestive conditions.

Ancient African and Middle Eastern tree; gum used since ancient Egypt; bark and pods medicinal.

Active Compounds

saponins, fructans, flavonoids

gum arabic, arabinogalactans, gallic acid, ellagic acid, catechin, tannins

Traditional Uses

food and medicine in Sonoran Desert Native American tradition, treatment of digestive conditions, skin wound treatment

digestive disorders, cough, wound healing, gum disease, diarrhea

Modern Uses

nutritive, digestive, wound healing

prebiotic, astringent, anti-inflammatory, antimicrobial

Adult Dosage

Sotol spirit as traditional medicine drink; heart edible as food

5-15g gum or 3-6g bark tea daily

Contraindications

liver disease, children - distilled spirit

excessive doses, drug absorption interference

Side Effects

none from food use

GI bloating, gas, generally safe

Drug Interactions

0 known interactions

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

Sources: WHO Monographs · NCCIH · PubMed · Commission E