Duranta erecta vs Lophira Alata

Side-by-side comparison of medicinal herbs

Herb

Duranta erecta

Antimicrobial

Lophira alata

Antimicrobial

Duranta erecta

❌ Not recommended in pregnancy

❌ Not recommended while nursing

Lophira Alata

❌ Not recommended in pregnancy

❌ Not recommended while nursing

Description

Tropical American shrub used in folk medicine for fever and malaria; toxic berries and leaves.

West African hardwood tree whose seeds yield a fatty oil used medicinally for skin conditions, rheumatism, and as an antimicrobial.

Active Compounds

flavonoids, iridoid glycosides, saponins, durantine

fatty acids, oleic acid, stearic acid, flavonoids, sterols

Traditional Uses

Fever treatment in folk medicine, Malaria remedy, Skin conditions

Skin conditions, Rheumatic pain, Wound healing, Antimicrobial use

Modern Uses

Antimalarial effects, Antipyretic

Antimicrobial activity, Anti-inflammatory effects, Emollient properties, Antioxidant support

Adult Dosage

5 g leaf decoction - with extreme caution

Seed oil applied topically; bark decoction 1 cup daily

Contraindications

Toxic plant - all parts potentially harmful, Pregnancy, Children

Pregnancy (internal), Nut allergy

Side Effects

Toxicity if misused

Contact dermatitis in sensitive individuals

Drug Interactions

0 known interactions

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

Sources: WHO Monographs · NCCIH · PubMed · Commission E