Prosopis juliflora vs Sumac Bark

Side-by-side comparison of medicinal herbs

Herb

Prosopis juliflora

Metabolic

Rhus glabra

Metabolic

Prosopis juliflora

❌ Not recommended in pregnancy

❌ Not recommended while nursing

Sumac Bark

❌ Not recommended in pregnancy

❌ Not recommended while nursing

Description

Invasive thorny tree naturalized globally; pods used as food and medicine for diabetes and wounds across Africa and Americas.

Used by many Native American nations for diabetes, urinary conditions, and as an astringent for wounds.

Active Compounds

juliflorine, alkaloids, flavonoids, tannins, leucoanthocyanidins

gallotannin, malic acid, citric acid, ellagic acid

Traditional Uses

diabetes, wounds, diarrhea, fever, food (pods)

diabetes, urinary conditions, wounds, diarrhea

Modern Uses

anti-diabetic, wound healing, astringent, food source

astringent, antimicrobial, diuretic, antidiabetic

Adult Dosage

Pods as food; bark decoction 5-10g for diabetes (traditional)

3-6g bark or berry tea daily

Contraindications

pregnancy, high-alkaloid content in seeds

tannin sensitivity

Side Effects

GI upset, neurological effects with high seed consumption

constipation with excess tannins

Drug Interactions

0 known interactions

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

Sources: WHO Monographs · NCCIH · PubMed · Commission E