Guayacan vs Sidr Unani

Side-by-side comparison of medicinal herbs

Herb

Guayacan

Guaiacum officinale

Antimicrobial

Ziziphus spina-christi

Antimicrobial

Guayacan

❌ Not recommended in pregnancy

❌ Not recommended while nursing

Sidr Unani

✅ Generally safe in pregnancy

✅ Generally safe while nursing

Description

Caribbean and Central American tree with one of the hardest woods; resin used for gonorrhea, syphilis, rheumatism, and respiratory conditions.

Middle Eastern sacred tree mentioned in Quran for spiritual and physical healing.

Active Compounds

guaiaretic acid, guaiacol, guaiaconic acid, saponins, resin acids

Flavonoids, Saponins, Alkaloids, Tannins, Vitamin C

Traditional Uses

Syphilis treatment, Gonorrhea, Rheumatism, Skin diseases

Digestive problems, Skin diseases, Spiritual cleansing, Fever, Wounds

Modern Uses

Anti-inflammatory activity, Antimicrobial effects, Antioxidant properties, Analgesic action

Antimicrobial, Anti-inflammatory, Antioxidant, Hair care

Adult Dosage

Resin decoction: 1 cup twice daily; 1-2ml tincture 3x daily

3-5g ground leaf as tea or topical paste

Contraindications

Pregnancy, Inflammatory bowel disease

None commonly known

Side Effects

Diarrhea, Skin rash, Allergic reaction

Rare allergic reactions

Drug Interactions

0 known interactions

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

Sources: WHO Monographs · NCCIH · PubMed · Commission E