Sarcocephalus latifolius vs Cornus Sericea

Side-by-side comparison of medicinal herbs

Herb

Sarcocephalus latifolius

Nauclea latifolia

Analgesic

Cornus Sericea

Cornus sericea

Analgesic

⚠️ Pregnancy & Nursing Warnings

Sarcocephalus latifolius

❌ Not recommended in pregnancy

❌ Not recommended while nursing

Cornus Sericea

❌ Not recommended in pregnancy

❌ Not recommended while nursing

Description

West African Rubiaceae; edible fruit and medicinal bark used for fever, pain, and digestive conditions.

Shrub native to North America widely used by Indigenous peoples as medicine and for arrow-making; bark and berries used for pain, fever, and skin conditions.

Active Compounds

naucletine, alkaloids, tannins, flavonoids

cornin, sweroside, tannins, iridoids, flavonoids

Traditional Uses

fever, diarrhea, pain, digestive conditions

fever, pain, skin conditions, diarrhea, general tonic

Modern Uses

antipyretic, analgesic, antidiarrheal

anti-inflammatory, antipyretic, analgesic, antidiarrheal

Adult Dosage

Bark decoction 5-10g 2x/day; fruit as food

Bark decoction 200ml 3x daily

Contraindications

pregnancy

pregnancy, aspirin sensitivity, anticoagulants

Side Effects

GI upset

nausea, mild digestive upset

Drug Interactions

0 known interactions

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

Sources: WHO Monographs · NCCIH · PubMed · Commission E

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