Vernonia Amygdalina vs Korean Barberry

One of the most important medicinal plants in Africa; the leaves of this shrub are a dietary staple and medicine across Central and West Africa for malaria, diabetes, and liver conditions.

A Korean barberry species used in Hanbang medicine for liver-clearing and antimicrobial effects.

Sesquiterpene lactones, Vernodalin, Vernomygdin, Flavonoids

berberine, berbamine, palmatine, oxyacanthine

Malaria and fever across Central and West Africa, Blood sugar regulation and diabetes, Liver disorders and digestive support

liver heat, infection, digestive issues

Antimalarial and antiparasitic, Anti-diabetic, Hepatoprotective and antioxidant

antimicrobial, antifungal, hypoglycemic

3-6g dried leaf decoction or fresh leaves squeezed for juice

3-9g bark daily

Avoid in pregnancy in large amounts, Caution with diabetes medications

pregnancy, cold deficiency

GI bitterness, Hypoglycemia risk

digestive upset, nausea