Guarea guidonia vs Harrisonia Abyssinica

Side-by-side comparison of medicinal herbs

Herb

Guarea guidonia

Antimicrobial

Harrisonia abyssinica

Antimicrobial

Guarea guidonia

❌ Not recommended in pregnancy

❌ Not recommended while nursing

Harrisonia Abyssinica

❌ Not recommended in pregnancy

❌ Not recommended while nursing

Description

Neotropical Meliaceae tree; bark and leaves used in Caribbean and Latin American folk medicine for skin and infections.

East African shrub used for malaria, skin infections, and gastrointestinal disorders across Kenya, Uganda, and Tanzania.

Active Compounds

limonoids, flavonoids, tannins, alkaloids

harrisonin, limonoids, tannins, flavonoids, terpenoids

Traditional Uses

skin infections, fever, digestive complaints, emetic

Malaria treatment, Skin infections, Gastrointestinal disorders, Fever

Modern Uses

antimicrobial, antipyretic, digestive stimulant

Antimalarial activity, Antibacterial effects, Anti-inflammatory properties, Antifungal action

Adult Dosage

5g bark decoction 2x/day

Root or bark decoction: 1 cup 2-3 times daily

Contraindications

pregnancy, liver disease

Pregnancy

Side Effects

nausea, GI upset

Mild digestive effects

Drug Interactions

0 known interactions

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

Sources: WHO Monographs · NCCIH · PubMed · Commission E