Tabernaemontana divaricata vs Kunzea Ambigua

Side-by-side comparison of medicinal herbs

Herb

Tabernaemontana divaricata

Anti-inflammatory

Kunzea Ambigua

Kunzea ambigua

Anti-inflammatory

⚠️ Pregnancy & Nursing Warnings

Tabernaemontana divaricata

❌ Not recommended in pregnancy

❌ Not recommended while nursing

Kunzea Ambigua

❌ Not recommended in pregnancy

❌ Not recommended while nursing

Description

Pantropical ornamental with alkaloid-rich roots used in Ayurveda and Southeast Asian medicine.

Shrub native to southeastern Australia used by Aboriginal peoples and in Australian bush medicine for skin conditions, inflammation, and respiratory complaints.

Active Compounds

coronaridine, voacangine, ibogamine, dregamine, conoflorine

1,8-cineole, alpha-pinene, globulol, viridiflorol, bicyclogermacrene

Traditional Uses

eye conditions, fever, arthritis, skin conditions, wound healing

skin conditions, respiratory complaints, inflammation, arthritis, insect repellent

Modern Uses

anti-inflammatory, analgesic, antimicrobial, antipyretic

anti-inflammatory, antimicrobial, analgesic, insect repellent

Adult Dosage

Professional use only; root 0.5-2g

Diluted essential oil applied topically; leaf steam inhalation

Contraindications

cardiovascular disease, pregnancy, children

allergy to Myrtaceae, pregnancy high use, children internally

Side Effects

GI irritation, cardiac effects at high doses

skin irritation, respiratory irritation undiluted

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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