Trichilia emetica vs Angelica dahurica

Side-by-side comparison of medicinal herbs

Herb

Trichilia emetica

Analgesic

Analgesic

Trichilia emetica

❌ Not recommended in pregnancy

❌ Not recommended while nursing

Angelica dahurica

❌ Not recommended in pregnancy

❌ Not recommended while nursing

Description

A southern African tree used medicinally for pain, snake bites, and skin conditions; seed oil used in cosmetics.

TCM exterior-releasing herb for wind-cold conditions with headache; opens nasal passages.

Active Compounds

trichilins, limonoids, flavonoids, fatty acids

byakangelicin, isoimperatorin, phellopterin, xanthotoxin, bergapten, columbianetin

Traditional Uses

Pain relief, Snake bite treatment, Skin conditions

headache, toothache, nasal congestion, rhinitis, skin conditions

Modern Uses

Analgesic research, Antimicrobial activity, Cosmetic emollient (seed oil)

analgesic, anti-inflammatory, antipyretic, antimicrobial

Adult Dosage

2-3g bark as tea

3-9g dried root or 300mg extract daily

Contraindications

Pregnancy caution

yin deficiency heat, fire excess headache, pregnancy large doses

Side Effects

Emetic at high doses

photosensitivity, GI upset

Drug Interactions

0 known interactions

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

Sources: WHO Monographs · NCCIH · PubMed · Commission E