Maerua Angolensis vs Markhamia Lutea

Side-by-side comparison of medicinal herbs

Herb

Maerua Angolensis

Maerua angolensis

Antimicrobial

Markhamia lutea

Antimicrobial

Maerua Angolensis

❌ Not recommended in pregnancy

❌ Not recommended while nursing

Markhamia Lutea

❌ Not recommended in pregnancy

❌ Not recommended while nursing

Description

Deciduous tree widespread across the African savanna used in traditional medicine for fever, malaria, and respiratory conditions across East Africa.

Fast-growing East African tree used in agroforestry and traditional medicine for wound healing, sexually transmitted infections, and malaria.

Active Compounds

alkaloids, tannins, flavonoids, sterols

markhamioside, flavonoids, tannins, alkaloids, iridoids

Traditional Uses

fever, malaria, respiratory conditions, wound healing, stomachache

wound healing, sexually transmitted infections, malaria, fever, skin conditions

Modern Uses

antipyretic, antiplasmodial, antimicrobial, anti-inflammatory

antimicrobial, wound healing, antiplasmodial, anti-inflammatory

Adult Dosage

Bark decoction 200ml 3x daily

Bark or leaf decoction 200ml 2–3x daily

Contraindications

pregnancy, children under 6

Side Effects

mild nausea, digestive upset

mild nausea

Drug Interactions

0 known interactions

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

Sources: WHO Monographs · NCCIH · PubMed · Commission E