Smilax glabra vs Terminalia Macroptera

Side-by-side comparison of medicinal herbs

Herb

Smilax glabra

Liver Support

Terminalia Macroptera

Terminalia macroptera

Liver Support

⚠️ Pregnancy & Nursing Warnings

Smilax glabra

❌ Not recommended in pregnancy

❌ Not recommended while nursing

Terminalia Macroptera

❌ Not recommended in pregnancy

❌ Not recommended while nursing

Description

Thornless climbing vine of southern China used in TCM, particularly for mercury poisoning and syphilis treatment.

West African tree used across the Sahel region from Senegal to Sudan for liver conditions, wounds, respiratory infections, and as a general antimicrobial.

Active Compounds

astilbin, engeletin, isoengeletin, neoastilbin, flavanones

punicalagin, ellagic acid, tannins, flavonoids, terpenoids

Traditional Uses

Traditional TCM herb for heavy metal detoxification especially mercury, Used for syphilis and skin infections in Chinese medicine

liver conditions, wound healing, respiratory infections, diarrhea, malaria

Modern Uses

Mercury chelation traditional, Anti-inflammatory, Antimicrobial, Liver protection

hepatoprotective, antimicrobial, wound healing, anti-inflammatory

Adult Dosage

Tea: 15-60g per day for detoxification

Bark decoction 200ml 2x daily

Contraindications

Pregnancy in large doses

pregnancy, children under 6, liver disease caution

Side Effects

Mild gastrointestinal effects

nausea, 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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