Newbouldia Laevis vs Ziziphus Mauritiana

Small ornamental tree used extensively in traditional medicine across West and Central Africa for epilepsy, fever, skin conditions, and as a wound healer.

Small tree widespread in tropical Asia and Africa producing edible fruits used medicinally in Ayurvedic and African traditional medicine for digestive and sedative conditions.

lapachol, quercetin, alkaloids, iridoids, tannins

jujuboside B, ziziphine, ursolic acid, flavonoids, vitamins

epilepsy, fever, skin diseases, wound healing, toothache

insomnia, digestive disorders, fever, wound healing, nutritive

anticonvulsant, antimicrobial, wound healing, anti-inflammatory

sedative, digestive tonic, wound healing, nutritive

Bark decoction 200ml 2x daily

Fruit consumed freely or 5–10g bark decoction

pregnancy, children without supervision

sedative medications, allergy

nausea, drowsiness

drowsiness, mild digestive upset