Garcinia xanthochymus vs Annona Senegalensis

Side-by-side comparison of medicinal herbs

Herb

Garcinia xanthochymus

Antimicrobial

Annona senegalensis

Antimicrobial

Garcinia xanthochymus

❌ Not recommended in pregnancy

❌ Not recommended while nursing

Annona Senegalensis

❌ Not recommended in pregnancy

❌ Not recommended while nursing

Description

An Asian tree with xanthone-rich bark and fruit used in folk medicine for antimicrobial and digestive conditions.

A sub-Saharan African tree used by many tribal peoples for antimicrobial, antiparasitic, and anti-inflammatory purposes.

Active Compounds

xanthones, gambogic acid, morellic acid

acetogenins, flavonoids, alkaloids, tannins

Traditional Uses

Digestive conditions, Antimicrobial use, Anti-inflammatory herb

malaria, infections, inflammation, digestive conditions

Modern Uses

Antimicrobial activity, Anticancer research (gambogic acid)

antimalarial, antimicrobial, anti-inflammatory, antiparasitic

Adult Dosage

2-3g bark as tea

6-15g dried herb daily

Contraindications

Pregnancy caution, High doses toxic

pregnancy

Side Effects

GI irritation at high doses

generally well tolerated

Drug Interactions

0 known interactions

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

Sources: WHO Monographs · NCCIH · PubMed · Commission E