Ozoroa Insignis vs Ximenia Americana

Southern African tree whose latex and bark are used for joint pain, toothache, skin disorders, and as a remedy for sexually transmitted infections.

Small thorny tree found in tropical Africa, Asia, and the Americas used in traditional medicine across multiple regions for wound healing, pain, and infections.

anacardic acid, urushiol-like compounds, tannins, flavonoids, terpenoids

prunasin, ximenynic acid, tannins, flavonoids, alkaloids

Joint pain, Toothache, Skin disorders, STIs

wound healing, skin infections, joint pain, fever, diarrhea

Anti-inflammatory activity, Analgesic effects, Antimicrobial properties, Wound healing

wound healing, anti-inflammatory, antimicrobial, analgesic

Bark decoction: 1 cup daily; latex applied topically with care

Bark decoction 200ml 2x daily or topical leaf paste

Pregnancy, Skin sensitization, Contact with eyes (latex)

pregnancy, children under 6, prunasin toxicity with large doses

Contact dermatitis, Skin irritation from latex

nausea, cyanide toxicity with very large doses