Morinda Lucida vs Butea monosperma

A West African tree used by traditional healers for malaria, diabetes, and liver disorders; anthraquinones show antiplasmodial activity against Plasmodium falciparum.

Sacred South Asian tree; gum (Butea gum) and bark used in Ayurveda for digestive conditions and anthelmintic.

Anthraquinones, Rubiadin, 1-Hydroxy-2-methylanthraquinone, Lucidin

butrin, isobutrin, palastrin, flavonoids, tannins, gum

Malaria treatment across West African traditional medicine, Diabetes and blood sugar regulation, Liver disorders and jaundice

worm expulsion, diarrhea, liver conditions, skin diseases, diabetes

Antimalarial activity, Anti-diabetic, Hepatoprotective

anthelmintic, astringent, anti-inflammatory, anti-diabetic

5-10g dried leaf decoction or 300mg extract twice daily

Seeds 1-3g powder 2x/day; gum 2-5g dissolved

Avoid in pregnancy, Hepatotoxic potential with prolonged use

pregnancy

GI disturbance, Hepatotoxicity with long-term use

GI upset