Luffa acutangula vs Macaranga Tanarius

Asian cucurbit used in Ayurveda and folk medicine for constipation, jaundice, and skin conditions.

Fast-growing pioneer tree of Southeast Asian forests used in Philippine and Indonesian traditional medicine for wound healing, skin conditions, and liver support.

saponins, cucurbitacins, flavonoids, oleanolic acid

tanariflavanones, macarangaflavones, flavonoids, tannins

Constipation in Ayurveda, Jaundice treatment, Skin conditions, Emetic use

wound healing, skin conditions, liver disorders, inflammation, ulcers

Laxative properties, Hepatoprotective, Anti-inflammatory

wound healing, anti-inflammatory, hepatoprotective, antimicrobial

5-10 g fruit or leaf decoction

Bark or leaf decoction 200ml 2x daily or topical leaf paste

Pregnancy - emetic properties, GI inflammation

pregnancy, allergy

GI irritation, vomiting in high doses

mild digestive upset