Detarium Senegalense vs Bamboo

Side-by-side comparison of medicinal herbs

Herb

Detarium Senegalense

Detarium senegalense

Nutritive

Bamboo

Bambusa vulgaris

Nutritive

Description

West African tree whose fruits are consumed as food and medicine, particularly for respiratory conditions and as a nutritive tonic in the Sahel region.

Bamboo leaves and shavings are used in TCM to clear heat and in modern nutrition as a rich source of organic silica.

Active Compounds

tannins, saponins, flavonoids, vitamin C, protein

Organic silica, Flavonoids, Phenolic acids, Chlorophyll

Traditional Uses

Nutritive food medicine, Respiratory support, Cough relief, Energy tonic

Fever, Irritability, Cough, Urinary infections

Modern Uses

Nutritional support, Antioxidant properties, Antimicrobial activity, Immune support

Remineralization (silica), Antioxidant, Hair/nail/skin health, Bone support

Adult Dosage

Fruit powder: 5-10g daily in water or porridge

3-9g dried leaves as tea or 200mg silica extract daily

Contraindications

None known at food doses

Thyroid disorders (silica interaction), Pregnancy

Side Effects

Minimal at food doses

GI upset, Thyroid interference

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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