Pteleopsis Suberosa vs Cryptolepis Sanguinolenta

Side-by-side comparison of medicinal herbs

Herb

Pteleopsis Suberosa

Pteleopsis suberosa

Antimicrobial

Cryptolepis sanguinolenta

Antimicrobial

Pteleopsis Suberosa

❌ Not recommended in pregnancy

❌ Not recommended while nursing

Cryptolepis Sanguinolenta

❌ Not recommended in pregnancy

❌ Not recommended while nursing

Description

West African savanna shrub used in traditional medicine especially in Burkina Faso and Mali for malaria, infections, and general wellness.

West African climber vine used in Ghana and neighboring countries as the primary herbal treatment for malaria, containing powerful alkaloids.

Active Compounds

alkaloids, flavonoids, tannins, terpenoids

cryptolepine, quindoline, neocryptolepine, cryptolepicarboline

Traditional Uses

malaria, fever, infections, digestive complaints

malaria, fever, infections, diarrhea, urinary infections

Modern Uses

antiplasmodial, antimicrobial, antipyretic

antiplasmodial, antimicrobial, antidiabetic, anti-inflammatory

Adult Dosage

Bark or leaf decoction 200ml 3x daily

Plant decoction 200ml 3x daily for 5 days or 200mg extract

Contraindications

pregnancy, children under 6

pregnancy, children under 12, cardiac conditions

Side Effects

mild digestive upset

nausea, cardiac effects at high doses, hypotension

Drug Interactions

0 known interactions

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

Sources: WHO Monographs · NCCIH · PubMed · Commission E