Virgilia oroboides vs Gleditsia japonica

Side-by-side comparison of medicinal herbs

Herb

Virgilia oroboides

Respiratory

Respiratory

Virgilia oroboides

❌ Not recommended in pregnancy

❌ Not recommended while nursing

Gleditsia japonica

❌ Not recommended in pregnancy

❌ Not recommended while nursing

Description

South African endemic legume tree used by Khoikhoi in traditional medicine for chest conditions and skin diseases.

Japanese honeylocust; pods used in Japanese folk medicine as expectorant and anti-inflammatory.

Active Compounds

flavonoids, alkaloids, tannins

saponins, flavonoids, alkaloids, tannins

Traditional Uses

Chest conditions in Khoikhoi medicine, Skin diseases, Fever treatment

cough with phlegm, skin diseases, constipation

Modern Uses

Anti-inflammatory effects, Antimicrobial

expectorant, anti-inflammatory, laxative

Adult Dosage

5-10 g bark decoction

1-3g dried pod powder 2x/day

Contraindications

Pregnancy

pregnancy, GI ulcers

Side Effects

Mild GI upset

GI irritation, uterine stimulation

Drug Interactions

0 known interactions

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

Sources: WHO Monographs · NCCIH · PubMed · Commission E