Katrafay Malagasy vs Ardisia Crenata

Side-by-side comparison of medicinal herbs

Herb

Katrafay Malagasy

Cedrelopsis grevei

Musculoskeletal

Ardisia crenata

Musculoskeletal

Katrafay Malagasy

❌ Not recommended in pregnancy

❌ Not recommended while nursing

Ardisia Crenata

❌ Not recommended in pregnancy

❌ Not recommended while nursing

Description

Malagasy traditional bark for pain, fatigue, and recovery.

Ornamental shrub widely used in Japanese folk medicine and traditional East Asian medicine for rheumatism, inflammation, and hepatitis.

Active Compounds

Sesquiterpenes, Ishwarone, Copaborneol, Cryptomerione

ardisiacrispin A, ardisiacrispin B, triterpenoid saponins, flavonoids, bergenin

Traditional Uses

Fatigue, Muscle pain, Post-partum recovery, Rheumatism, Fever

rheumatism, hepatitis, inflammation, sore throat, fever

Modern Uses

Anti-fatigue, Anti-inflammatory, Analgesic, Tonic

anti-inflammatory, antiviral, antirheumatic, hepatoprotective

Adult Dosage

Topical: diluted essential oil for massage; Tea: 2-3g bark decoction

Leaf or root decoction 200ml 2–3x daily or 200mg extract

Contraindications

Pregnancy, Nursing

pregnancy, children, high doses emetic

Side Effects

Skin irritation

nausea, vomiting at high doses

Drug Interactions

0 known interactions

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Sources: WHO Monographs · NCCIH · PubMed · Commission E