Kawakawa vs Aspilia Pluriseta

Sacred Maori plant with leaves holed by looper caterpillar considered the most potent, used for pain, skin conditions, and as spiritual plant.

East African herb documented in both human traditional medicine and chimpanzee self-medication; used for intestinal parasites, wound healing, and inflammation.

myristicin, safrole, methysticin, dihydromethysticin, piperidines

thiarubrine-A, thiarubrine-C, alpha-terthienyl, flavonoids, phenolic acids

Pain relief and healing in Maori medicine, Skin conditions and eczema, Digestive conditions, Spiritual protection and ceremony in Maori culture

Intestinal worms, Wound healing, Inflammation, Stomachaches

Anti-inflammatory, Analgesic, Antifungal, Digestive

Antiparasitic activity, Antimicrobial effects, Anti-inflammatory properties, Wound healing

2-3 leaves as tea daily; topical poultice from leaves

Leaf tea: 1 cup twice daily

Pregnancy in large doses, Liver conditions if confused with Piper methysticum

Pregnancy

Generally well tolerated as food herb

Mild digestive effects