Mulungu vs Valeriana jatamansi

Side-by-side comparison of medicinal herbs

Herb

Mulungu

Erythrina mulungu

Nervine

Valeriana jatamansi

Nervine

⚠️ Pregnancy & Nursing Warnings

Mulungu

❌ Not recommended in pregnancy

❌ Not recommended while nursing

Valeriana jatamansi

❌ Not recommended in pregnancy

❌ Not recommended while nursing

Description

Brazilian tree used by Indigenous peoples and in Brazilian folk medicine for anxiety, insomnia, and as a sedative; widely used in South American phytotherapy.

Himalayan relative of European valerian used in Ayurveda; considered superior sedative in high altitude regions.

Active Compounds

erysothrine, erysovine, hypaphorine, erythraline, alkaloids

valeranone, valeranol, pachypodol, valerianol, jatamansone, isovaleric acid

Traditional Uses

Anxiety, Insomnia, Palpitations, Nervous disorders

insomnia, anxiety, epilepsy, hysteria, palpitations

Modern Uses

Sedative effects, Anxiolytic activity, Anti-anxiety properties, Liver protective action

sedative, anxiolytic, antispasmodic, neuroprotective

Adult Dosage

Bark tincture: 1-3ml 2-3 times daily; 500mg extract at bedtime

3-6g powder or 1-3ml tincture daily

Contraindications

CNS depressants, Operating machinery, Pregnancy

CNS depressants, pregnancy, liver disease

Side Effects

Strong sedation, Drowsiness, Hypotension

drowsiness, GI 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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