Nothapodytes nimmoniana vs Physalis peruviana

Side-by-side comparison of medicinal herbs

Herb

Nothapodytes nimmoniana

Antioxidant

Antioxidant

Nothapodytes nimmoniana

❌ Not recommended in pregnancy

❌ Not recommended while nursing

Physalis peruviana

✅ Generally safe in pregnancy

✅ Generally safe while nursing

Description

Tree of South and Southeast Asian forests, major natural source of camptothecin used in anticancer drugs.

Andean fruit with withanolides; anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties; dried berries as superfood.

Active Compounds

camptothecin, 9-methoxycamptothecin, alkaloids

withanolides, physalins, vitamin C, carotenoids, flavonoids

Traditional Uses

Traditional Indian medicine for fever and inflammation, Source of camptothecin in Indian Ayurvedic research

cancer support, diabetes, liver conditions, inflammation, food

Modern Uses

Pharmaceutical camptothecin source, Anticancer research, Anti-inflammatory

anti-cancer (withanolides), anti-diabetic, antioxidant, anti-inflammatory

Adult Dosage

Pharmaceutical extraction only

As food; 500mg extract 2x/day

Contraindications

All conditions without pharmaceutical processing

nightshade sensitivity, pregnancy (high withanolide doses)

Side Effects

Severe toxicity from raw alkaloids

GI upset with excess

Drug Interactions

0 known interactions

Reviewed by: HerbAlly Editorial Team, Medical herbalists and healthcare professionals

Sources: WHO Monographs · NCCIH · PubMed · Commission E