Terminalia catappa vs Terminalia Macroptera

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Herb

Terminalia catappa

Liver Support

Terminalia Macroptera

Terminalia macroptera

Liver Support

⚠️ Pregnancy & Nursing Warnings

Terminalia catappa

❌ Not recommended in pregnancy

❌ Not recommended while nursing

Terminalia Macroptera

❌ Not recommended in pregnancy

❌ Not recommended while nursing

Description

Coastal tropical tree with bark and leaves used in folk medicine for liver conditions and wound healing.

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, gallic acid, ellagic acid, flavonoids, punicalagin

punicalagin, ellagic acid, tannins, flavonoids, terpenoids

Traditional Uses

liver disease, hepatitis, wound healing, diabetes, diarrhea

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

Modern Uses

hepatoprotective, antimicrobial, anti-diabetic, astringent

hepatoprotective, antimicrobial, wound healing, anti-inflammatory

Adult Dosage

5-10g dried leaves tea 2x/day

Bark decoction 200ml 2x daily

Contraindications

pregnancy, liver disease (high tannins)

pregnancy, children under 6, liver disease caution

Side Effects

constipation with excess tannins

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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