Fuerstia Africana vs Guiera Senegalensis

Aromatic shrub endemic to East Africa used in Tanzanian and Kenyan traditional medicine for respiratory conditions, wound healing, and antimicrobial purposes.

Shrub widespread in the West African Sahel used in traditional medicine across Senegal, Mali, and Niger as one of the most important antiparasitic plants.

rosmarinic acid, ursolic acid, volatile oils, flavonoids

ellagitannins, tannins, flavonoids, alkaloids, saponins

respiratory infections, wound healing, fever, skin infections

malaria, intestinal parasites, respiratory infections, wound healing, fever

antimicrobial, anti-inflammatory, wound healing

antiplasmodial, anthelmintic, antimicrobial, anti-inflammatory

5g dried herb as tea 3x daily

Bark or leaf decoction 200ml 3x daily

pregnancy high doses, allergy to Lamiaceae

pregnancy, children under 6, excessive use

mild digestive upset

nausea, digestive upset