Guiera Senegalensis vs Khaya Anthotheca

Side-by-side comparison of medicinal herbs

Herb

Guiera Senegalensis

Guiera senegalensis

Antimicrobial

Khaya Anthotheca

Khaya anthotheca

Antimicrobial

⚠️ Pregnancy & Nursing Warnings

Guiera Senegalensis

❌ Not recommended in pregnancy

❌ Not recommended while nursing

Khaya Anthotheca

❌ Not recommended in pregnancy

❌ Not recommended while nursing

Description

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

Large East African timber tree used medicinally for malaria, fever, and wound healing by various traditional medicine practitioners in Uganda and Tanzania.

Active Compounds

ellagitannins, tannins, flavonoids, alkaloids, saponins

khayalactone, anthothecol, limonoids, alkaloids, tannins

Traditional Uses

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

malaria, fever, wound healing, diarrhea, respiratory infections

Modern Uses

antiplasmodial, anthelmintic, antimicrobial, anti-inflammatory

antiplasmodial, antipyretic, antimicrobial, wound healing

Adult Dosage

Bark or leaf decoction 200ml 3x daily

Bark decoction 200ml 2x daily

Contraindications

pregnancy, children under 6, excessive use

pregnancy, children under 6, liver disease

Side Effects

nausea, digestive upset

nausea, mild digestive upset

Drug Interactions

0 known interactions

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

Sources: WHO Monographs · NCCIH · PubMed · Commission E

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