Magnolia grandiflora vs Zygophyllum fabago

Side-by-side comparison of medicinal herbs

Herb

Magnolia grandiflora

Anti-inflammatory

Anti-inflammatory

Magnolia grandiflora

❌ Not recommended in pregnancy

❌ Not recommended while nursing

Zygophyllum fabago

❌ Not recommended in pregnancy

❌ Not recommended while nursing

Description

North American ornamental magnolia; bark and leaves used in folk medicine for fever and rheumatism.

Middle Eastern and Central Asian succulent herb used in traditional medicine for inflammation and skin conditions.

Active Compounds

magnolol, honokiol, essential oils, tannins, alkaloids

rutin, kaempferol, flavonoids, saponins, alkaloids

Traditional Uses

fever, rheumatism, malaria (historical), anxiety

inflammation, skin conditions, rheumatism, fever

Modern Uses

antipyretic, anti-inflammatory, anxiolytic

anti-inflammatory, antioxidant, antipyretic

Adult Dosage

Bark tea 3-5g 2x/day

3-5g dried herb tea 2x/day

Contraindications

pregnancy

Side Effects

GI upset

Drug Interactions

0 known interactions

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

Sources: WHO Monographs · NCCIH · PubMed · Commission E