Zanthoxylum Chalybeum vs Lophira Alata

Side-by-side comparison of medicinal herbs

Herb

Zanthoxylum Chalybeum

Zanthoxylum chalybeum

Antimicrobial

Lophira alata

Antimicrobial

Zanthoxylum Chalybeum

❌ Not recommended in pregnancy

❌ Not recommended while nursing

Lophira Alata

❌ Not recommended in pregnancy

❌ Not recommended while nursing

Description

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

West African hardwood tree whose seeds yield a fatty oil used medicinally for skin conditions, rheumatism, and as an antimicrobial.

Active Compounds

chelerythrine, berberine, lupeol, tannins, alkaloids

fatty acids, oleic acid, stearic acid, flavonoids, sterols

Traditional Uses

Malaria treatment, STI treatment, Rheumatic pain, Fever reduction

Skin conditions, Rheumatic pain, Wound healing, Antimicrobial use

Modern Uses

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

Antimicrobial activity, Anti-inflammatory effects, Emollient properties, Antioxidant support

Adult Dosage

Root bark decoction: 1 cup twice daily

Seed oil applied topically; bark decoction 1 cup daily

Contraindications

Pregnancy, Hypotension medication

Pregnancy (internal), Nut allergy

Side Effects

Gastric irritation, Possible hypotension

Contact dermatitis in sensitive individuals

Drug Interactions

0 known interactions

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

Sources: WHO Monographs · NCCIH · PubMed · Commission E