Parkinsonia aculeata vs Lophira Alata

Side-by-side comparison of medicinal herbs

Herb

Parkinsonia aculeata

Antimicrobial

Lophira alata

Antimicrobial

Parkinsonia aculeata

❌ Not recommended in pregnancy

❌ Not recommended while nursing

Lophira Alata

❌ Not recommended in pregnancy

❌ Not recommended while nursing

Description

Tropical tree used in folk medicine across Africa, Asia, and Americas for fever and malaria.

West African hardwood tree whose seeds yield a fatty oil used medicinally for skin conditions, rheumatism, and as an antimicrobial.

Active Compounds

parkinsoniine, flavonoids, alkaloids, tannins

fatty acids, oleic acid, stearic acid, flavonoids, sterols

Traditional Uses

Fever treatment in tropical folk medicine, Malaria management, Antimicrobial use

Skin conditions, Rheumatic pain, Wound healing, Antimicrobial use

Modern Uses

Antimalarial effects, Antipyretic, Anti-inflammatory

Antimicrobial activity, Anti-inflammatory effects, Emollient properties, Antioxidant support

Adult Dosage

5-10 g bark or leaf decoction

Seed oil applied topically; bark decoction 1 cup daily

Contraindications

Pregnancy

Pregnancy (internal), Nut allergy

Side Effects

GI upset

Contact dermatitis in sensitive individuals

Drug Interactions

0 known interactions

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

Sources: WHO Monographs · NCCIH · PubMed · Commission E