Lychee Leaf vs Alnus glutinosa

Side-by-side comparison of medicinal herbs

Herb

Lychee Leaf

Litchi chinensis folium

Antimicrobial

Antimicrobial

Lychee Leaf

❌ Not recommended in pregnancy

❌ Not recommended while nursing

Alnus glutinosa

❌ Not recommended in pregnancy

❌ Not recommended while nursing

Description

Lychee tree leaves used in Chinese and Southeast Asian folk medicine for diarrhea and skin conditions.

European riverbank tree; bark used as astringent febrifuge; folk remedy for sore throats and skin conditions.

Active Compounds

flavonoids, tannins, quercetin, kaempferol, ellagic acid

tannins, luteolin, oregonin, hirsutanonol, platyphylloside

Traditional Uses

Diarrhea treatment, Skin conditions, TCM gargle for sore throat, Southeast Asian fever remedy

sore throat, fever, skin conditions, diarrhea, tonsillitis

Modern Uses

Antidiarrheal, Antimicrobial, Anti-inflammatory

astringent, anti-inflammatory, antimicrobial, antipyretic

Adult Dosage

3-6g dried leaf

1-3g dried bark or 1-2ml tincture daily

Contraindications

Pregnancy caution

pregnancy large doses

Side Effects

GI upset in excess

GI upset at high doses

Drug Interactions

0 known interactions

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

Sources: WHO Monographs · NCCIH · PubMed · Commission E