Uvaria chamae vs Securidaca longepedunculata

Side-by-side comparison of medicinal herbs

Herb

Uvaria chamae

Antimicrobial

Antimicrobial

Uvaria chamae

❌ Not recommended in pregnancy

❌ Not recommended while nursing

Securidaca longepedunculata

❌ Not recommended in pregnancy

❌ Not recommended while nursing

Description

A West African shrub used in traditional medicine for malaria, pain, and infection.

Southern African tree sacred in Venda, Zulu, and Ndebele traditions; used for wide range of conditions.

Active Compounds

uvariol, luvangetin, flavonoids, alkaloids

methylsalicylate, saponins, coumarins, flavonoids, tannins

Traditional Uses

Antimalarial use, Pain relief, Antimicrobial herb

malaria, sexually transmitted infections, pain relief, mental illness, skin diseases

Modern Uses

Antimalarial activity, Analgesic research, Antimicrobial studies

antimicrobial, analgesic, anti-inflammatory, anthelmintic

Adult Dosage

2-4g root as tea

Small doses only - bark 0.5-1g; professional supervision

Contraindications

Pregnancy caution

pregnancy, liver disease, large doses toxic

Side Effects

Mild GI effects

GI irritation, neurotoxic in overdose

Drug Interactions

0 known interactions

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

Sources: WHO Monographs · NCCIH · PubMed · Commission E