Mobola Plum vs Khaya Anthotheca

Side-by-side comparison of medicinal herbs

Herb

Mobola Plum

Parinari curatellifolia

Antimicrobial

Khaya Anthotheca

Khaya anthotheca

Antimicrobial

⚠️ Pregnancy & Nursing Warnings

Mobola Plum

❌ Not recommended in pregnancy

❌ Not recommended while nursing

Khaya Anthotheca

❌ Not recommended in pregnancy

❌ Not recommended while nursing

Description

A tree of the central African savannas used in Zambian traditional medicine for diarrhea and skin diseases.

Large East African timber tree used medicinally for malaria, fever, and wound healing by various traditional medicine practitioners in Uganda and Tanzania.

Active Compounds

tannins, phenolic acids, flavonoids

khayalactone, anthothecol, limonoids, alkaloids, tannins

Traditional Uses

diarrhea, skin conditions, infections

malaria, fever, wound healing, diarrhea, respiratory infections

Modern Uses

antimicrobial, astringent, wound healing

antiplasmodial, antipyretic, antimicrobial, wound healing

Adult Dosage

6-15g bark daily

Bark decoction 200ml 2x daily

Contraindications

constipation

pregnancy, children under 6, liver disease

Side Effects

constipation with excess tannins

nausea, mild digestive upset

Drug Interactions

0 known interactions

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

Sources: WHO Monographs · NCCIH · PubMed · Commission E

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