Endod Ethiopian vs Ailanthus altissima

Side-by-side comparison of medicinal herbs

Herb

Endod Ethiopian

Phytolacca dodecandra

Antimicrobial

Antimicrobial

Endod Ethiopian

❌ Not recommended in pregnancy

❌ Not recommended while nursing

Ailanthus altissima

❌ Not recommended in pregnancy

❌ Not recommended while nursing

Description

Ethiopian plant studied for schistosomiasis-carrying snail control.

Invasive Asian tree; bark used in Chinese folk medicine for diarrhea, dysentery, and tapeworm.

Active Compounds

Lemmatoxin, Oleanoglycotoxin A, Saponins

ailanthone, quassinoids, alkaloids, tannins, flavonoids

Traditional Uses

Schistosomiasis prevention, Laundry soap, Rabies (folk), Tapeworm

dysentery, tapeworm, malaria, asthma (bark)

Modern Uses

Molluscicide, Anthelmintic, Natural detergent

anthelmintic, antimalarial (ailanthone), astringent

Adult Dosage

NOT for internal use - external/environmental only

Bark decoction 3-5g 2x/day (with caution)

Contraindications

Internal use, Pregnancy, Nursing, All self-medication

pregnancy, liver disease, heart conditions

Side Effects

Severe GI toxicity if ingested, Hemolysis

nausea, hepatotoxicity with excess, cardiac arrhythmia

Drug Interactions

0 known interactions

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Sources: WHO Monographs · NCCIH · PubMed · Commission E