Simarouba glauca vs Caesalpinia bonduc

Side-by-side comparison of medicinal herbs

Herb

Simarouba glauca

Antimicrobial

Antimicrobial

Simarouba glauca

❌ Not recommended in pregnancy

❌ Not recommended while nursing

Caesalpinia bonduc

❌ Not recommended in pregnancy

❌ Not recommended while nursing

Description

Tropical American Simaroubaceae; seeds yield edible oil; bark used for malaria and GI conditions in folk medicine.

Pan-tropical coastal legume; seeds used in Ayurveda for malaria, diabetes, and fever.

Active Compounds

glaucarubine, simarolide, quassinoids, flavonoids, fatty acids

bonducin, caesalpin, nicker glycosides, flavonoids, alkaloids

Traditional Uses

malaria, amoebiasis, dysentery, diabetes, cancer (research)

malaria, diabetes, fever, asthma, spleen conditions

Modern Uses

anti-malarial, anti-amoebic, anti-diabetic, biofuel source

anti-malarial, anti-diabetic, antipyretic, anti-inflammatory

Adult Dosage

Bark decoction 5-10g 2x/day (traditional)

Seed kernel powder 1-3g 2x/day

Contraindications

pregnancy, liver disease

pregnancy, large doses (toxic alkaloids)

Side Effects

GI upset, liver toxicity with excess

GI upset, vomiting with excess

Drug Interactions

0 known interactions

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Sources: WHO Monographs · NCCIH · PubMed · Commission E