Morinda Morindoides vs Fuerstia Africana

Side-by-side comparison of medicinal herbs

Herb

Morinda Morindoides

Morinda morindoides

Antimicrobial

Fuerstia Africana

Fuerstia africana

Antimicrobial

⚠️ Pregnancy & Nursing Warnings

Morinda Morindoides

❌ Not recommended in pregnancy

❌ Not recommended while nursing

Fuerstia Africana

✅ Generally safe in pregnancy

✅ Generally safe while nursing

Description

West African climbing plant used in traditional medicine across Nigeria and Ghana for malaria, fever, and general infections.

Aromatic shrub endemic to East Africa used in Tanzanian and Kenyan traditional medicine for respiratory conditions, wound healing, and antimicrobial purposes.

Active Compounds

morindin, anthraquinones, flavonoids, tannins, alkaloids

rosmarinic acid, ursolic acid, volatile oils, flavonoids

Traditional Uses

malaria, fever, antimicrobial, skin infections, pain

respiratory infections, wound healing, fever, skin infections

Modern Uses

antiplasmodial, antimicrobial, anti-inflammatory, analgesic

antimicrobial, anti-inflammatory, wound healing

Adult Dosage

Leaf decoction 200ml 3x daily

5g dried herb as tea 3x daily

Contraindications

pregnancy, children under 6, kidney disease

pregnancy high doses, allergy to Lamiaceae

Side Effects

nausea, diarrhea with large doses

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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