Piper sarmentosum vs Acacia nilotica

Side-by-side comparison of medicinal herbs

Herb

Piper sarmentosum

Digestive

Digestive

Description

Southeast Asian creeping pepper; leaves eaten as vegetable and used medicinally across the region.

Ancient African and Middle Eastern tree; gum used since ancient Egypt; bark and pods medicinal.

Active Compounds

phenylpropanoids, asaricin, sarmentine, methyl eugenol, caryophyllene

gum arabic, arabinogalactans, gallic acid, ellagic acid, catechin, tannins

Traditional Uses

digestive disorders, malaria, cough, anti-inflammatory, wound healing

digestive disorders, cough, wound healing, gum disease, diarrhea

Modern Uses

anti-inflammatory, antimalarial, antifungal, analgesic

prebiotic, astringent, anti-inflammatory, antimicrobial

Adult Dosage

10-30g fresh leaves or 3-6g dried daily

5-15g gum or 3-6g bark tea daily

Contraindications

pregnancy large doses

excessive doses, drug absorption interference

Side Effects

generally safe at food doses

GI bloating, gas, generally safe

Drug Interactions

0 known interactions

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

Sources: WHO Monographs · NCCIH · PubMed · Commission E