Stephanandra Incisa vs Terminalia Macroptera

Side-by-side comparison of medicinal herbs

Herb

Stephanandra Incisa

Stephanandra incisa

Liver Support

Terminalia Macroptera

Terminalia macroptera

Liver Support

⚠️ Pregnancy & Nursing Warnings

Stephanandra Incisa

❌ Not recommended in pregnancy

❌ Not recommended while nursing

Terminalia Macroptera

❌ Not recommended in pregnancy

❌ Not recommended while nursing

Description

Japanese ornamental shrub used in traditional Japanese folk medicine for liver conditions and as an anti-inflammatory.

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

tannins, flavonoids, phenolics, sterols

punicalagin, ellagic acid, tannins, flavonoids, terpenoids

Traditional Uses

liver conditions, inflammation, digestive tonic, wound healing

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

Modern Uses

hepatoprotective, anti-inflammatory, antioxidant

hepatoprotective, antimicrobial, wound healing, anti-inflammatory

Adult Dosage

Leaf or bark decoction 200ml 2x daily

Bark decoction 200ml 2x daily

Contraindications

pregnancy, allergy to Rosaceae

pregnancy, children under 6, liver disease caution

Side Effects

mild digestive upset

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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