Tanzanian Bark Herb vs Carduus nutans

Side-by-side comparison of medicinal herbs

Herb

Tanzanian Bark Herb

Enantia chlorantha

Liver Support

Liver Support

Tanzanian Bark Herb

❌ Not recommended in pregnancy

❌ Not recommended while nursing

Carduus nutans

❌ Not recommended in pregnancy

❌ Not recommended while nursing

Description

Bitter bark from East African forests used in traditional medicine for malaria, fever, and liver conditions.

A European thistle traditionally used as a liver tonic and digestive bitter.

Active Compounds

berberine, palmatine, columbamine, jatrorrhizine

cnicin, flavonoids, tannins

Traditional Uses

malaria and fever treatment, liver tonic in Tanzanian folk medicine, digestive bitter

Liver support, Digestive bitter, Anti-inflammatory

Modern Uses

antimalarial, hepatoprotective, antimicrobial

Liver tonic use, Digestive health, Anti-inflammatory research

Adult Dosage

200-400mg alkaloid extract

2-4g as tea

Contraindications

pregnancy, liver disease

Asteraceae allergy, Pregnancy caution

Side Effects

GI upset

Digestive upset at high doses

Drug Interactions

0 known interactions

Reviewed by: HerbAlly Editorial Team, Medical herbalists and healthcare professionals

Sources: WHO Monographs · NCCIH · PubMed · Commission E