Fagara zanthoxyloides vs Lophira Alata

Side-by-side comparison of medicinal herbs

Herb

Fagara zanthoxyloides

Antimicrobial

Lophira alata

Antimicrobial

Fagara zanthoxyloides

❌ Not recommended in pregnancy

❌ Not recommended while nursing

Lophira Alata

❌ Not recommended in pregnancy

❌ Not recommended while nursing

Description

A West African tree used for tooth cleaning, sickle cell anemia, and infections.

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

Active Compounds

fagaronine, nitidine, chelerythrine, tannins

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

Traditional Uses

Tooth cleaning with chewing sticks, Sickle cell anemia treatment, Antimicrobial use

Skin conditions, Rheumatic pain, Wound healing, Antimicrobial use

Modern Uses

Sickle cell research, Antimicrobial activity, Anti-inflammatory use

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

Adult Dosage

Bark as chewing stick; 2-3g bark tea

Seed oil applied topically; bark decoction 1 cup daily

Contraindications

Pregnancy caution, Blood disorders supervision

Pregnancy (internal), Nut allergy

Side Effects

Mild GI effects

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