Zanthoxylum Nitidum vs Macropiper excelsum

Side-by-side comparison of medicinal herbs

Herb

Zanthoxylum Nitidum

Zanthoxylum nitidum

Analgesic

Analgesic

Zanthoxylum Nitidum

❌ Not recommended in pregnancy

❌ Not recommended while nursing

Macropiper excelsum

❌ Not recommended in pregnancy

❌ Not recommended while nursing

Description

Climbing shrub of South and Southeast Asia used in TCM for pain management, toothache, rheumatism, and as an antimicrobial herb.

New Zealand native; sacred Maori medicinal and ceremonial plant; leaves used for pain, rheumatism, and skin.

Active Compounds

nitidine, oxynitidine, dihydronitidine, tannins, alkaloids

myristicin, dill-apiol, methysticin, flavonoids, essential oils

Traditional Uses

toothache, rheumatism, snakebite, antimicrobial, pain

pain, rheumatism, skin conditions, urinary conditions, toothache

Modern Uses

analgesic, anti-inflammatory, antimicrobial, anticancer research

anti-inflammatory, analgesic, urinary tonic, antimicrobial

Adult Dosage

3–9g decoction or topical for toothache

3-5g leaves tea 2x/day; leaf poultice

Contraindications

pregnancy, children, bleeding conditions

pregnancy, liver disease (myristicin)

Side Effects

nausea, photosensitivity

GI upset, liver concerns with excess

Drug Interactions

0 known interactions

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

Sources: WHO Monographs · NCCIH · PubMed · Commission E