Xylocarpus granatum vs Zanthoxylum Chalybeum

Side-by-side comparison of medicinal herbs

Herb

Xylocarpus granatum

Antimicrobial

Zanthoxylum chalybeum

Antimicrobial

Xylocarpus granatum

❌ Not recommended in pregnancy

❌ Not recommended while nursing

Zanthoxylum Chalybeum

❌ Not recommended in pregnancy

❌ Not recommended while nursing

Description

Mangrove tree used in Southeast Asian traditional medicine for diarrhea, fever, and as antimalarial.

Spiny East African tree used across Uganda, Kenya, and Tanzania for malaria, sexually transmitted infections, rheumatism, and as a tonic.

Active Compounds

xylomollin, limonoids, tannins, phenolics

chelerythrine, berberine, lupeol, tannins, alkaloids

Traditional Uses

Diarrhea treatment in Southeast Asian medicine, Fever reduction, Antimalarial use

Malaria treatment, STI treatment, Rheumatic pain, Fever reduction

Modern Uses

Antidiarrheal properties, Antimalarial effects, Anti-inflammatory

Antimicrobial activity, Antimalarial effects, Anti-inflammatory properties, Analgesic action

Adult Dosage

5-10 g bark decoction

Root bark decoction: 1 cup twice daily

Contraindications

Pregnancy - limited safety data

Pregnancy, Hypotension medication

Side Effects

None well documented

Gastric irritation, Possible hypotension

Drug Interactions

0 known interactions

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

Sources: WHO Monographs · NCCIH · PubMed · Commission E