Mammea americana vs Annona squamosa

Side-by-side comparison of medicinal herbs

Herb

Mammea americana

Antimicrobial

Antimicrobial

Mammea americana

❌ Not recommended in pregnancy

❌ Not recommended while nursing

Annona squamosa

❌ Not recommended in pregnancy

❌ Not recommended while nursing

Description

A Caribbean and South American fruit tree with medicinal bark used for skin parasites and antifungal conditions.

A tropical fruit tree whose leaves and seeds are used in folk medicine for antiparasitic and antidiabetic purposes.

Active Compounds

mammein, mammeisin, coumarins, flavonoids

acetogenins, squamocin, bullatacin, flavonoids

Traditional Uses

Skin parasites treatment, Antifungal use, Wound healing

Antiparasitic use, Antidiabetic herb, Wound healing

Modern Uses

Antiparasitic activity, Antifungal research

Antiparasitic activity, Blood sugar management

Adult Dosage

Topical bark preparation

2-3g dried leaf as tea

Contraindications

Pregnancy caution, Coumarin content — blood thinners interaction

Seeds toxic if ingested in excess, Pregnancy caution

Side Effects

Skin irritation

Neurotoxicity from seeds

Drug Interactions

0 known interactions

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

Sources: WHO Monographs · NCCIH · PubMed · Commission E