Sweet Annie vs Lophira Alata

The source of artemisinin, the most effective antimalarial drug; used in TCM for 2000+ years for fever and malaria; artemisinin combination therapy is WHO first-line malaria treatment.

West African hardwood tree whose seeds yield a fatty oil used medicinally for skin conditions, rheumatism, and as an antimicrobial.

Artemisinin, Arteannuin, Scopoletin, Flavonoids

fatty acids, oleic acid, stearic acid, flavonoids, sterols

Malaria and intermittent fevers in TCM for 2000 years, Fever management in traditional Chinese medicine, Antimicrobial use

Skin conditions, Rheumatic pain, Wound healing, Antimicrobial use

Antimalarial (artemisinin derivatives), Antiparasitic, Potential anticancer adjuvant

Antimicrobial activity, Anti-inflammatory effects, Emollient properties, Antioxidant support

Artemisinin-based therapy only under medical supervision

Seed oil applied topically; bark decoction 1 cup daily

Artemisinin monotherapy causes resistance – use ACT only, Avoid in neurotoxic doses, Medical supervision required for malaria treatment

Pregnancy (internal), Nut allergy

Nausea, Neurotoxicity at very high doses, QT prolongation

Contact dermatitis in sensitive individuals