Maytenus Senegalensis vs Aucklandia lappa

Side-by-side comparison of medicinal herbs

Herb

Maytenus Senegalensis

Maytenus senegalensis

Digestive

Digestive

Maytenus Senegalensis

❌ Not recommended in pregnancy

❌ Not recommended while nursing

Aucklandia lappa

❌ Not recommended in pregnancy

❌ Not recommended while nursing

Description

Southern and East African shrub whose roots and leaves are used for digestive complaints, sexually transmitted infections, and abdominal pain.

Fragrant TCM herb that moves liver and spleen qi; used for abdominal pain and digestive stagnation.

Active Compounds

maytansine, sesquiterpenes, tannins, flavonoids, terpenoids

costunolide, dehydrocostus lactone, aplotaxene, cynaropicrin, inulin

Traditional Uses

Digestive complaints, STI treatment, Abdominal pain, Liver disorders

abdominal pain, digestive stagnation, nausea, liver qi stagnation

Modern Uses

Antimicrobial activity, Anti-inflammatory effects, Antitumor potential, Gastroprotective properties

carminative, antispasmodic, anti-inflammatory, prokinetic

Adult Dosage

Root bark decoction: 1 cup twice daily

1.5-6g dried root or 200mg extract daily

Contraindications

Pregnancy, Children (cytotoxic potential)

yin deficiency heat, excessive fire conditions

Side Effects

Mild nausea, Possible cytotoxic effects at high doses

GI upset, generally safe at therapeutic doses

Drug Interactions

0 known interactions

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Sources: WHO Monographs · NCCIH · PubMed · Commission E