Khaya Anthotheca vs Guiera Senegalensis

Side-by-side comparison of medicinal herbs

Herb

Khaya Anthotheca

Khaya anthotheca

Antimicrobial

Guiera Senegalensis

Guiera senegalensis

Antimicrobial

⚠️ Pregnancy & Nursing Warnings

Khaya Anthotheca

❌ Not recommended in pregnancy

❌ Not recommended while nursing

Guiera Senegalensis

❌ Not recommended in pregnancy

❌ Not recommended while nursing

Description

Large East African timber tree used medicinally for malaria, fever, and wound healing by various traditional medicine practitioners in Uganda and Tanzania.

Shrub widespread in the West African Sahel used in traditional medicine across Senegal, Mali, and Niger as one of the most important antiparasitic plants.

Active Compounds

khayalactone, anthothecol, limonoids, alkaloids, tannins

ellagitannins, tannins, flavonoids, alkaloids, saponins

Traditional Uses

malaria, fever, wound healing, diarrhea, respiratory infections

malaria, intestinal parasites, respiratory infections, wound healing, fever

Modern Uses

antiplasmodial, antipyretic, antimicrobial, wound healing

antiplasmodial, anthelmintic, antimicrobial, anti-inflammatory

Adult Dosage

Bark decoction 200ml 2x daily

Bark or leaf decoction 200ml 3x daily

Contraindications

pregnancy, children under 6, liver disease

pregnancy, children under 6, excessive use

Side Effects

nausea, mild digestive 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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