Securidaca longepedunculata vs Markhamia Lutea

Side-by-side comparison of medicinal herbs

Herb

Securidaca longepedunculata

Antimicrobial

Markhamia lutea

Antimicrobial

Securidaca longepedunculata

❌ Not recommended in pregnancy

❌ Not recommended while nursing

Markhamia Lutea

❌ Not recommended in pregnancy

❌ Not recommended while nursing

Description

Southern African tree sacred in Venda, Zulu, and Ndebele traditions; used for wide range of conditions.

Fast-growing East African tree used in agroforestry and traditional medicine for wound healing, sexually transmitted infections, and malaria.

Active Compounds

methylsalicylate, saponins, coumarins, flavonoids, tannins

markhamioside, flavonoids, tannins, alkaloids, iridoids

Traditional Uses

malaria, sexually transmitted infections, pain relief, mental illness, skin diseases

wound healing, sexually transmitted infections, malaria, fever, skin conditions

Modern Uses

antimicrobial, analgesic, anti-inflammatory, anthelmintic

antimicrobial, wound healing, antiplasmodial, anti-inflammatory

Adult Dosage

Small doses only - bark 0.5-1g; professional supervision

Bark or leaf decoction 200ml 2–3x daily

Contraindications

pregnancy, liver disease, large doses toxic

pregnancy, children under 6

Side Effects

GI irritation, neurotoxic in overdose

mild nausea

Drug Interactions

0 known interactions

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Sources: WHO Monographs · NCCIH · PubMed · Commission E