Melia azedarach vs Clerodendrum Myricoides

Side-by-side comparison of medicinal herbs

Herb

Melia azedarach

Antimicrobial

Clerodendrum myricoides

Antimicrobial

Melia azedarach

❌ Not recommended in pregnancy

❌ Not recommended while nursing

Clerodendrum Myricoides

❌ Not recommended in pregnancy

❌ Not recommended while nursing

Description

A pantropical tree used in folk medicine as an antiparasitic, antiviral, and for skin conditions; toxic at high doses.

Shrub native to East Africa used medicinally in Kenya and Ethiopia for fever, skin conditions, and respiratory complaints.

Active Compounds

azadirachtin, limonin, toosendanin, nimbolide

clerodendrin, terpenoids, flavonoids, alkaloids

Traditional Uses

Antiparasitic use, Skin conditions, Antiviral use

fever, skin conditions, respiratory infections, malaria, headache

Modern Uses

Antiparasitic research, Antimicrobial activity, Anticancer studies

antipyretic, antimicrobial, anti-inflammatory, analgesic

Adult Dosage

1-2g bark as tea (short-term)

Leaf decoction 200ml 3x daily

Contraindications

Berries highly toxic, Internal high doses toxic, Pregnancy contraindicated

pregnancy, children under 6

Side Effects

Nausea, Liver toxicity at excess

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