Trichilia Havanensis vs Zygophyllum fabago

Side-by-side comparison of medicinal herbs

Herb

Trichilia Havanensis

Trichilia havanensis

Anti-inflammatory

Anti-inflammatory

Trichilia Havanensis

❌ Not recommended in pregnancy

❌ Not recommended while nursing

Zygophyllum fabago

❌ Not recommended in pregnancy

❌ Not recommended while nursing

Description

Tropical tree native to the Caribbean and Mexico used in traditional medicine for fever, inflammation, and as a general tonic.

Middle Eastern and Central Asian succulent herb used in traditional medicine for inflammation and skin conditions.

Active Compounds

limonoids, trichilins, flavonoids, tannins, sterols

rutin, kaempferol, flavonoids, saponins, alkaloids

Traditional Uses

fever, inflammation, malaria, skin conditions, tonic

inflammation, skin conditions, rheumatism, fever

Modern Uses

antipyretic, anti-inflammatory, antiparasitic, antioxidant

anti-inflammatory, antioxidant, antipyretic

Adult Dosage

Bark or leaf decoction 200ml 2–3x daily

3-5g dried herb tea 2x/day

Contraindications

pregnancy, children without guidance

pregnancy

Side Effects

mild nausea, digestive upset

GI upset

Drug Interactions

0 known interactions

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

Sources: WHO Monographs · NCCIH · PubMed · Commission E