Onobrychis viciifolia vs Ximenia Caffra

Side-by-side comparison of medicinal herbs

Herb

Onobrychis viciifolia

Skin and Topical

Ximenia caffra

Skin and Topical

Onobrychis viciifolia

❌ Not recommended in pregnancy

❌ Not recommended while nursing

Ximenia Caffra

❌ Not recommended in pregnancy

✅ Generally safe while nursing

Description

European legume used in folk medicine for wound healing, anti-inflammatory, and as nutritive food.

Southern African tree whose fruit is eaten for nutrition and whose bark and roots are used for inflammation, wound healing, and skin conditions.

Active Compounds

tannins, flavonoids, phenolics, saponins

ximeninic acid, oleic acid, tannins, flavonoids, sterols

Traditional Uses

Wound healing in European folk medicine, Anti-inflammatory use, Nutritive food

Wound healing, Skin conditions, Inflammatory conditions, Nutritive food

Modern Uses

Wound healing, Anti-inflammatory, Antioxidant

Anti-inflammatory activity, Antimicrobial effects, Wound healing support, Antioxidant properties

Adult Dosage

5-10 g dried herb as tea

Bark decoction: 1 cup daily; seed oil topically

Contraindications

None significant

Pregnancy (bark extracts)

Side Effects

None documented

Mild digestive upset from bark

Drug Interactions

0 known interactions

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

Sources: WHO Monographs · NCCIH · PubMed · Commission E