Warburgia Ugandensis vs Harrisonia Abyssinica

Side-by-side comparison of medicinal herbs

Herb

Warburgia Ugandensis

Warburgia ugandensis

Antimicrobial

Harrisonia abyssinica

Antimicrobial

Warburgia Ugandensis

❌ Not recommended in pregnancy

❌ Not recommended while nursing

Harrisonia Abyssinica

❌ Not recommended in pregnancy

❌ Not recommended while nursing

Description

East African tree with peppery bark used across Uganda, Kenya, and Tanzania for respiratory infections, malaria, and gastrointestinal disorders.

East African shrub used for malaria, skin infections, and gastrointestinal disorders across Kenya, Uganda, and Tanzania.

Active Compounds

warburganal, polygodial, muzigadial, isodrimenol, sesquiterpene dialdehydes

harrisonin, limonoids, tannins, flavonoids, terpenoids

Traditional Uses

Respiratory infections, Malaria, Gastrointestinal disorders, Skin infections

Malaria treatment, Skin infections, Gastrointestinal disorders, Fever

Modern Uses

Antibacterial activity, Antifungal properties, Anti-inflammatory effects, Antimalarial potential

Antimalarial activity, Antibacterial effects, Anti-inflammatory properties, Antifungal action

Adult Dosage

Bark decoction: 1 cup twice daily

Root or bark decoction: 1 cup 2-3 times daily

Contraindications

Pregnancy, Lactation, Gastric ulcers

Pregnancy

Side Effects

Pungent irritation, Gastric discomfort at high doses

Mild digestive effects

Drug Interactions

0 known interactions

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

Sources: WHO Monographs · NCCIH · PubMed · Commission E