Mahonia repens vs Sesbania bispinosa

Side-by-side comparison of medicinal herbs

Herb

Mahonia repens

Skin and Topical

Skin and Topical

Mahonia repens

❌ Not recommended in pregnancy

❌ Not recommended while nursing

Sesbania bispinosa

❌ Not recommended in pregnancy

❌ Not recommended while nursing

Description

Low-growing North American mahonia with berberine; used for skin conditions and digestion.

South Asian wetland herb; seeds used as green manure; traditional Ayurvedic herb for skin and infections.

Active Compounds

berberine, berbamine, oxyacanthine, tannins, flavonoids

sesbamine, flavonoids, tannins, alkaloids

Traditional Uses

psoriasis, eczema, digestive disorders, infections

skin conditions, infections, liver complaints, digestive disorders

Modern Uses

antimicrobial, anti-psoriatic, digestive tonic

anti-inflammatory, antimicrobial, hepatoprotective

Adult Dosage

2-4ml tincture 3x/day; topical cream for psoriasis

5-10g dried herb tea 2x/day; topical paste

Contraindications

pregnancy, neonates, liver disease

pregnancy

Side Effects

GI upset, photosensitivity, hypoglycemia

GI upset

Drug Interactions

0 known interactions

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

Sources: WHO Monographs · NCCIH · PubMed · Commission E