Nectandra rodioei vs Cinchona calisaya

Side-by-side comparison of medicinal herbs

Herb

Nectandra rodioei

Antimicrobial

Antimicrobial

Nectandra rodioei

❌ Not recommended in pregnancy

❌ Not recommended while nursing

Cinchona calisaya

❌ Not recommended in pregnancy

❌ Not recommended while nursing

Description

Amazonian tree (Bebeeru); bark contains beberine alkaloid; used for fever and as a bitter tonic.

Bolivian quinine-rich Cinchona species; historically most important commercial source of quinine bark.

Active Compounds

beberine, nectandrine, alkaloids, tannins

quinine, quinidine, cinchonidine, cinchonine, tannins

Traditional Uses

malaria, fever, digestive bitters, liver conditions

malaria, fever, digestive bitters

Modern Uses

anti-malarial, bitter digestive tonic, antipyretic

anti-malarial pharmaceutical source, bitter digestive tonic

Adult Dosage

Tincture 1-2ml 3x/day (traditional Eclectic)

Pharmaceutical quinine under supervision; bitter tincture 1-2ml

Contraindications

pregnancy, liver disease

G6PD deficiency, pregnancy, cardiac arrhythmia

Side Effects

GI upset, liver toxicity with excess

cinchonism, cardiac effects, thrombocytopenia

Drug Interactions

0 known interactions

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Sources: WHO Monographs · NCCIH · PubMed · Commission E