Entandrophragma utile vs Clerodendrum Myricoides

Side-by-side comparison of medicinal herbs

Herb

Entandrophragma utile

Antimicrobial

Clerodendrum myricoides

Antimicrobial

Entandrophragma utile

❌ Not recommended in pregnancy

❌ Not recommended while nursing

Clerodendrum Myricoides

❌ Not recommended in pregnancy

❌ Not recommended while nursing

Description

West/Central African Meliaceae timber tree; bark used in traditional medicine for malaria and pain.

Shrub native to East Africa used medicinally in Kenya and Ethiopia for fever, skin conditions, and respiratory complaints.

Active Compounds

limonoids, flavonoids, tannins, terpenoids

clerodendrin, terpenoids, flavonoids, alkaloids

Traditional Uses

malaria, pain, skin conditions, fever

fever, skin conditions, respiratory infections, malaria, headache

Modern Uses

anti-malarial, analgesic, anti-inflammatory

antipyretic, antimicrobial, anti-inflammatory, analgesic

Adult Dosage

5-10g bark decoction 2x/day

Leaf decoction 200ml 3x daily

Contraindications

pregnancy, liver disease

pregnancy, children under 6

Side Effects

GI upset

mild nausea, digestive upset

Drug Interactions

0 known interactions

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

Sources: WHO Monographs · NCCIH · PubMed · Commission E