Rohitaka vs Macaranga Tanarius

Desert tree whose bark is highly valued in Ayurveda for liver and spleen disorders, particularly hepatomegaly and splenomegaly.

Fast-growing pioneer tree of Southeast Asian forests used in Philippine and Indonesian traditional medicine for wound healing, skin conditions, and liver support.

tecomin, lapachol, beta-sitosterol, ursolic acid, oleanolic acid

tanariflavanones, macarangaflavones, flavonoids, tannins

Liver enlargement, Spleen disorders, Anemia treatment, Skin diseases

wound healing, skin conditions, liver disorders, inflammation, ulcers

Hepatoprotective activity, Anti-inflammatory effects, Antitumor potential, Antimicrobial properties

wound healing, anti-inflammatory, hepatoprotective, antimicrobial

3-5g bark powder daily; 500mg extract twice daily

Bark or leaf decoction 200ml 2x daily or topical leaf paste

Pregnancy, Lactation, Liver failure (acute)

pregnancy, allergy

Mild laxative effect, Digestive upset at high doses

mild digestive upset