Lippia multiflora vs Clerodendrum Myricoides

Side-by-side comparison of medicinal herbs

Herb

Lippia multiflora

Antimicrobial

Clerodendrum myricoides

Antimicrobial

Lippia multiflora

❌ Not recommended in pregnancy

❌ Not recommended while nursing

Clerodendrum Myricoides

❌ Not recommended in pregnancy

❌ Not recommended while nursing

Description

West African aromatic herb used as popular herbal tea for fever, headache, and malaria.

Shrub native to East Africa used medicinally in Kenya and Ethiopia for fever, skin conditions, and respiratory complaints.

Active Compounds

thymol, carvacrol, linalool, pinocembrin

clerodendrin, terpenoids, flavonoids, alkaloids

Traditional Uses

Fever treatment in West African medicine, Headache remedy, Malaria management, Popular herbal tea

fever, skin conditions, respiratory infections, malaria, headache

Modern Uses

Antimalarial effects, Antipyretic, Antimicrobial

antipyretic, antimicrobial, anti-inflammatory, analgesic

Adult Dosage

5-10 g dried leaves as tea

Leaf decoction 200ml 3x daily

Contraindications

Pregnancy in high doses

pregnancy, children under 6

Side Effects

Mild GI upset

mild 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