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Fever Tree

Antimicrobial

Acacia xanthophloea

PregnancyNursing

Last updated Mar 29, 2026

Description

Tree of East African swamps and lakeshores; bark used by Maasai and other East African peoples for malaria and fever.

Active Compounds

acacetinvitexinisovitexintanninsalkaloids

Traditional Uses

Malaria and fever in Maasai traditional medicine
Respiratory conditions
Digestive conditions
Used in Kenya, Tanzania and Uganda folk medicine

Modern Uses

Antimalarial research
Antipyretic
Antimicrobial
Anti-inflammatory

Dosage Information

Recommended dosing guidelines

Forms: tea, tincture
Adult Dose: 2–3 g bark as decoction; 2 mL tincture 2–3x daily
Child Dose: Not established for children
Preparation Notes: Yellow-green bark distinctive; commonly found near water in East Africa

Safety Information

Not recommended during pregnancy

Not recommended while nursing

Contraindications

Pregnancy
Large doses (tannin accumulation)

Possible Side Effects

GI irritation
Constipation from tannins

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