Embauba Amazonian vs Averrhoa bilimbi

Side-by-side comparison of medicinal herbs

Herb

Embauba Amazonian

Cecropia glaziovii

Cardiovascular

Cardiovascular

Embauba Amazonian

❌ Not recommended in pregnancy

❌ Not recommended while nursing

Averrhoa bilimbi

❌ Not recommended in pregnancy

❌ Not recommended while nursing

Description

Amazonian tree used for hypertension and respiratory conditions.

Tropical Oxalidaceae tree used in Malay and Caribbean medicine for hypertension, diabetes, and skin conditions.

Active Compounds

Chlorogenic acid, Flavonoids, Proanthocyanidins, Triterpenoids

oxalic acid, flavonoids, saponins, tannins, vitamin C

Traditional Uses

Hypertension, Asthma, Diabetes, Cough, Inflammation

hypertension, diabetes, skin diseases, cough, fever

Modern Uses

Antihypertensive, Bronchodilator, Anti-diabetic

anti-hypertensive, anti-diabetic, antimicrobial, antipyretic

Adult Dosage

2-4g dried leaf as tea 2-3x daily

Fruit juice 1-2 glasses daily (traditional)

Contraindications

Pregnancy, Hypotension, Diabetes meds

kidney disease (oxalic acid), kidney stones, rheumatoid arthritis

Side Effects

Hypotension, GI upset

kidney damage with excess (oxalic acid), GI upset

Drug Interactions

0 known interactions

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

Sources: WHO Monographs · NCCIH · PubMed · Commission E