Velvet Tamarind vs Salvia pratensis

Side-by-side comparison of medicinal herbs

Herb

Velvet Tamarind

Dialium guineense

Antimicrobial

Antimicrobial

Velvet Tamarind

✅ Generally safe in pregnancy

✅ Generally safe while nursing

Salvia pratensis

❌ Not recommended in pregnancy

❌ Not recommended while nursing

Description

West African tree with edible sour-sweet fruit pods used medicinally throughout the region.

European meadow sage with antibiotic properties; used in folk medicine for throat and skin conditions.

Active Compounds

tartaric acid, polyphenols, tannins, vitamins C and B, saponins

rosmarinic acid, luteolin, apigenin, ursolic acid, oleanolic acid

Traditional Uses

Nigerian sore throat remedy, fever treatment, wound healing, malaria

sore throat, skin infections, wound healing, digestive disorders

Modern Uses

antimicrobial, anti-inflammatory, analgesic, antioxidant

antimicrobial, anti-inflammatory, astringent, antioxidant

Adult Dosage

20-30g fruit pulp daily

3-5g dried herb or 2-3ml tincture daily

Contraindications

dental erosion from acidity in excess

pregnancy large doses

Side Effects

generally safe in food amounts, diarrhea with excess

generally safe at therapeutic doses

Drug Interactions

0 known interactions

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

Sources: WHO Monographs · NCCIH · PubMed · Commission E