Fagonia arabica vs Damakese Ethiopian

Side-by-side comparison of medicinal herbs

Herb

Fagonia arabica

Immune Support

Ocimum lamiifolium

Immune Support

Fagonia arabica

❌ Not recommended in pregnancy

❌ Not recommended while nursing

Damakese Ethiopian

✅ Generally safe in pregnancy

✅ Generally safe while nursing

Description

Middle Eastern and South Asian herb used in Unani and Ayurveda for fever, cancer support, and blood purification.

Ethiopian highland basil used for fever and respiratory infections.

Active Compounds

fagoniamide, flavonoids, saponins, tannins, alkaloids

Linalool, Eugenol, 1,8-cineole, Methyl chavicol

Traditional Uses

fever, cancer support (folk), blood purification, infections

Fever, Common cold, Headache, Stomach ache, Malaria

Modern Uses

antipyretic, immunomodulatory, anti-inflammatory, antitumor (research)

Antipyretic, Antimicrobial, Anti-inflammatory

Adult Dosage

5-10g dried herb tea 2x/day

3-5g fresh leaf squeezed for juice or as tea

Contraindications

pregnancy

Pregnancy in large doses

Side Effects

GI upset

Drug Interactions

0 known interactions

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

Sources: WHO Monographs · NCCIH · PubMed · Commission E