Indigofera oblongifolia vs Terminalia Macroptera

Side-by-side comparison of medicinal herbs

Herb

Indigofera oblongifolia

Liver Support

Terminalia Macroptera

Terminalia macroptera

Liver Support

⚠️ Pregnancy & Nursing Warnings

Indigofera oblongifolia

❌ Not recommended in pregnancy

❌ Not recommended while nursing

Terminalia Macroptera

❌ Not recommended in pregnancy

❌ Not recommended while nursing

Description

African and Asian Indigofera used in traditional medicine for epilepsy and liver conditions.

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

indigotin, alkaloids, flavonoids

punicalagin, ellagic acid, tannins, flavonoids, terpenoids

Traditional Uses

Epilepsy in African folk medicine, Liver conditions, Snake bite treatment

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

Modern Uses

Anticonvulsant effects, Hepatoprotective

hepatoprotective, antimicrobial, wound healing, anti-inflammatory

Adult Dosage

5-10 g whole plant decoction

Bark decoction 200ml 2x daily

Contraindications

Pregnancy, Epilepsy medications

pregnancy, children under 6, liver disease caution

Side Effects

GI upset

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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