Mahonia Aquifolium Herb vs Himalayan Neem

Side-by-side comparison of medicinal herbs

Herb

Mahonia Aquifolium Herb

Mahonia aquifolium

Skin and Topical

Picrasma quassioides

Skin and Topical

Mahonia Aquifolium Herb

❌ Not recommended in pregnancy

❌ Not recommended while nursing

Himalayan Neem

❌ Not recommended in pregnancy

❌ Not recommended while nursing

Description

Pacific Northwest native used by Indigenous peoples for liver conditions, skin diseases, and as digestive bitter.

A Tibetan bitter herb used in Sowa Rigpa to clear heat, dry dampness, and treat skin conditions.

Active Compounds

berberine, berbamine, hydrastine, mahonine

picrasidine alkaloids, quassinoids, beta-carboline alkaloids

Traditional Uses

liver tonic in Pacific Northwest Native American medicine, treatment of psoriasis and eczema, digestive bitter

skin infections, fever, liver heat, digestive issues

Modern Uses

hepatoprotective, antimicrobial, antipsoriatic

antimicrobial, antiprotozoal, anti-inflammatory

Adult Dosage

2-4g dried root bark or 2-4ml tincture; topical cream

3-9g daily

Contraindications

pregnancy, hypoglycemia risk

pregnancy, cold deficiency conditions

Side Effects

GI irritation, photosensitization

nausea, gastric irritation

Drug Interactions

0 known interactions

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

Sources: WHO Monographs · NCCIH · PubMed · Commission E