Markhamia Lutea vs Maerua Angolensis

Side-by-side comparison of medicinal herbs

Herb

Markhamia Lutea

Markhamia lutea

Antimicrobial

Maerua angolensis

Antimicrobial

Markhamia Lutea

❌ Not recommended in pregnancy

❌ Not recommended while nursing

Maerua Angolensis

❌ Not recommended in pregnancy

❌ Not recommended while nursing

Description

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

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

Active Compounds

markhamioside, flavonoids, tannins, alkaloids, iridoids

alkaloids, tannins, flavonoids, sterols

Traditional Uses

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

fever, malaria, respiratory conditions, wound healing, stomachache

Modern Uses

antimicrobial, wound healing, antiplasmodial, anti-inflammatory

antipyretic, antiplasmodial, antimicrobial, anti-inflammatory

Adult Dosage

Bark or leaf decoction 200ml 2–3x daily

Bark decoction 200ml 3x daily

Contraindications

pregnancy, children under 6

Side Effects

mild nausea

mild nausea, digestive upset

Drug Interactions

0 known interactions

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

Sources: WHO Monographs · NCCIH · PubMed · Commission E