Hagenia Abyssinica vs Piper sarmentosum

Side-by-side comparison of medicinal herbs

Herb

Hagenia Abyssinica

Hagenia abyssinica

Digestive

Digestive

Hagenia Abyssinica

❌ Not recommended in pregnancy

❌ Not recommended while nursing

Piper sarmentosum

✅ Generally safe in pregnancy

✅ Generally safe while nursing

Description

Ethiopian highland tree whose female flowers have been used for centuries as an antiparasitic agent, particularly against tapeworms.

Southeast Asian creeping pepper; leaves eaten as vegetable and used medicinally across the region.

Active Compounds

kosotoxin, protokosin, kosin, tannins, flavonoids

phenylpropanoids, asaricin, sarmentine, methyl eugenol, caryophyllene

Traditional Uses

Tapeworm expulsion, Intestinal parasites, Wound healing, Malaria

digestive disorders, malaria, cough, anti-inflammatory, wound healing

Modern Uses

Anthelmintic activity, Antiparasitic effects, Antimicrobial properties

anti-inflammatory, antimalarial, antifungal, analgesic

Adult Dosage

Flower powder: 15-20g as single dose with fasting; professional supervision required

10-30g fresh leaves or 3-6g dried daily

Contraindications

Pregnancy, Children, Kidney disease, Single overdose risk

pregnancy large doses

Side Effects

Nausea, Vomiting, Strong purgative effect, Toxic in excess

generally safe at food doses

Drug Interactions

0 known interactions

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

Sources: WHO Monographs · NCCIH · PubMed · Commission E