Ya Nang vs Damakese Ethiopian

Side-by-side comparison of medicinal herbs

Herb

Ya Nang

Tiliacora triandra

Immune Support

Ocimum lamiifolium

Immune Support

Ya Nang

❌ Not recommended in pregnancy

❌ Not recommended while nursing

Damakese Ethiopian

✅ Generally safe in pregnancy

✅ Generally safe while nursing

Description

A Thai folk herb used for fever, detoxification, and as a vegetable. The leaf extract is a traditional antidote.

Ethiopian highland basil used for fever and respiratory infections.

Active Compounds

tetrandrine, cycleanine, flavonoids, chlorophyll

Linalool, Eugenol, 1,8-cineole, Methyl chavicol

Traditional Uses

fever, detoxification, anti-malarial, antidote

Fever, Common cold, Headache, Stomach ache, Malaria

Modern Uses

antipyretic, detoxifying, antimalarial

Antipyretic, Antimicrobial, Anti-inflammatory

Adult Dosage

15-30g fresh leaf juice or tea daily

3-5g fresh leaf squeezed for juice or as tea

Contraindications

pregnancy in large doses

Pregnancy in large doses

Side Effects

generally well tolerated

GI upset

Drug Interactions

0 known interactions

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

Sources: WHO Monographs · NCCIH · PubMed · Commission E