Dionaea muscipula vs Umckaloabo

Iconic carnivorous plant; Carnivora extract studied for anti-tumor and immune properties.

A South African plant used by Zulu healers for respiratory infections; clinical trials show significant efficacy for acute bronchitis, sinusitis, and tonsillitis.

plumbagin, droserone, naphthoquinones, flavonoids, tannins

Coumarins, Gallic acid derivatives, Proanthocyanidins, Tannins

cancer support (folk), immune stimulation, bladder conditions

Respiratory infections and tuberculosis in Zulu tradition, Throat and lung infections, Immune stimulation

anti-tumor (plumbagin research), immunomodulatory, urinary conditions

Acute bronchitis (clinical evidence), Sinusitis and upper respiratory infections, Antiviral and immune modulation

500mg extract 3x/day (as in Carnivora)

1.5ml tincture three times daily (EPs 7630 standardized extract)

pregnancy, autoimmune conditions

Avoid with anticoagulants, Avoid in pregnancy

GI upset, allergic reactions

GI disturbance, Rare bleeding prolongation