Hepatica vs Terminalia Macroptera

Side-by-side comparison of medicinal herbs

Herb

Hepatica

Hepatica nobilis

Liver Support

Terminalia Macroptera

Terminalia macroptera

Liver Support

⚠️ Pregnancy & Nursing Warnings

Hepatica

❌ Not recommended in pregnancy

❌ Not recommended while nursing

Terminalia Macroptera

❌ Not recommended in pregnancy

❌ Not recommended while nursing

Description

Spring woodland perennial with liver-shaped leaves; used in European folk medicine for liver and respiratory complaints based on Doctrine of Signatures.

West African tree used across the Sahel region from Senegal to Sudan for liver conditions, wounds, respiratory infections, and as a general antimicrobial.

Active Compounds

protoanemonin, saponins, tannins, mucilage, flavonoids

punicalagin, ellagic acid, tannins, flavonoids, terpenoids

Traditional Uses

Liver conditions based on Doctrine of Signatures, Respiratory coughs, Kidney complaints, Wound healing

liver conditions, wound healing, respiratory infections, diarrhea, malaria

Modern Uses

Weak hepatoprotective activity, Anti-inflammatory, Astringent

hepatoprotective, antimicrobial, wound healing, anti-inflammatory

Adult Dosage

1–2 g dried herb as tea; 1–2 mL tincture

Bark decoction 200ml 2x daily

Contraindications

Pregnancy, Large doses toxic, Kidney disease

pregnancy, children under 6, liver disease caution

Side Effects

Skin and mucous membrane irritation from fresh plant, GI irritation

nausea, 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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