Securinega Virosa vs Markhamia Lutea

Side-by-side comparison of medicinal herbs

Herb

Securinega Virosa

Flueggea virosa

Antimicrobial

Markhamia lutea

Antimicrobial

Securinega Virosa

❌ Not recommended in pregnancy

❌ Not recommended while nursing

Markhamia Lutea

❌ Not recommended in pregnancy

❌ Not recommended while nursing

Description

Small African and Asian shrub used across tropical Africa in traditional medicine for malaria, skin conditions, and as an emetic.

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

Active Compounds

securinine, phyllanthidine, norsecurinine, flavonoids

markhamioside, flavonoids, tannins, alkaloids, iridoids

Traditional Uses

malaria, skin conditions, emetic, fever, wound healing

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

Modern Uses

antiplasmodial, antimicrobial, wound healing, antipyretic

antimicrobial, wound healing, antiplasmodial, anti-inflammatory

Adult Dosage

Bark decoction 200ml 2–3x daily; topical leaf paste

Bark or leaf decoction 200ml 2–3x daily

Contraindications

pregnancy, children under 6, cardiac conditions

pregnancy, children under 6

Side Effects

nausea, cardiac effects at high doses

mild nausea

Drug Interactions

0 known interactions

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

Sources: WHO Monographs · NCCIH · PubMed · Commission E