Khaya vs Cryptolepis Sanguinolenta

Side-by-side comparison of medicinal herbs

Herb

Khaya

Khaya senegalensis

Antimicrobial

Cryptolepis sanguinolenta

Antimicrobial

Khaya

❌ Not recommended in pregnancy

❌ Not recommended while nursing

Cryptolepis Sanguinolenta

❌ Not recommended in pregnancy

❌ Not recommended while nursing

Description

An African mahogany tree whose bark is widely used in West African traditional medicine for malaria and fever.

West African climber vine used in Ghana and neighboring countries as the primary herbal treatment for malaria, containing powerful alkaloids.

Active Compounds

Limonoids, Khayanolides, Gedunin, Tannins

cryptolepine, quindoline, neocryptolepine, cryptolepicarboline

Traditional Uses

Malaria, Fever, Diarrhea, Worm infections

malaria, fever, infections, diarrhea, urinary infections

Modern Uses

Antimalarial, Anti-inflammatory, Anthelmintic, Antioxidant

antiplasmodial, antimicrobial, antidiabetic, anti-inflammatory

Adult Dosage

2-4g dried bark as decoction 2x daily

Plant decoction 200ml 3x daily for 5 days or 200mg extract

Contraindications

Pregnancy, Liver disease, Children

pregnancy, children under 12, cardiac conditions

Side Effects

Nausea, GI upset, Hepatotoxicity (high doses)

nausea, cardiac effects at high doses, hypotension

Drug Interactions

0 known interactions

Reviewed by: HerbAlly Editorial Team, Medical herbalists and healthcare professionals

Sources: WHO Monographs · NCCIH · PubMed · Commission E