Varronia Curassavica vs Ximenia Americana

Side-by-side comparison of medicinal herbs

Herb

Varronia Curassavica

Varronia curassavica

Analgesic

Ximenia Americana

Ximenia americana

Analgesic

⚠️ Pregnancy & Nursing Warnings

Varronia Curassavica

❌ Not recommended in pregnancy

❌ Not recommended while nursing

Ximenia Americana

❌ Not recommended in pregnancy

❌ Not recommended while nursing

Description

Shrub native to South America used in Brazilian and Caribbean folk medicine for anti-inflammatory and analgesic conditions, approved in Brazilian herbal pharmacopeia.

Small thorny tree found in tropical Africa, Asia, and the Americas used in traditional medicine across multiple regions for wound healing, pain, and infections.

Active Compounds

allantoin, rosmarinic acid, artemetin, flavonoids, phenolics

prunasin, ximenynic acid, tannins, flavonoids, alkaloids

Traditional Uses

pain, arthritis, wound healing, anti-inflammatory, skin conditions

wound healing, skin infections, joint pain, fever, diarrhea

Modern Uses

analgesic, anti-inflammatory, wound healing, antimicrobial

wound healing, anti-inflammatory, antimicrobial, analgesic

Adult Dosage

500mg–1g extract 3x daily or 5g leaf tea

Bark decoction 200ml 2x daily or topical leaf paste

Contraindications

pregnancy, allergy to Boraginaceae

pregnancy, children under 6, prunasin toxicity with large doses

Side Effects

mild digestive upset, nausea

nausea, cyanide toxicity with very large doses

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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