Terminalia Macroptera vs Stephanandra Incisa

Side-by-side comparison of medicinal herbs

Herb

Terminalia Macroptera

Terminalia macroptera

Liver Support

Stephanandra Incisa

Stephanandra incisa

Liver Support

⚠️ Pregnancy & Nursing Warnings

Terminalia Macroptera

❌ Not recommended in pregnancy

❌ Not recommended while nursing

Stephanandra Incisa

❌ Not recommended in pregnancy

❌ Not recommended while nursing

Description

West African tree used across the Sahel region from Senegal to Sudan for liver conditions, wounds, respiratory infections, and as a general antimicrobial.

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

Active Compounds

punicalagin, ellagic acid, tannins, flavonoids, terpenoids

tannins, flavonoids, phenolics, sterols

Traditional Uses

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

liver conditions, inflammation, digestive tonic, wound healing

Modern Uses

hepatoprotective, antimicrobial, wound healing, anti-inflammatory

hepatoprotective, anti-inflammatory, antioxidant

Adult Dosage

Bark decoction 200ml 2x daily

Leaf or bark decoction 200ml 2x daily

Contraindications

pregnancy, children under 6, liver disease caution

pregnancy, allergy to Rosaceae

Side Effects

nausea, digestive upset

mild 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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