Abies alba vs Opopanax

Side-by-side comparison of medicinal herbs

Herb

Abies alba

Respiratory

Opopanax

Commiphora guidottii

Respiratory

⚠️ Pregnancy & Nursing Warnings

Abies alba

❌ Not recommended in pregnancy

❌ Not recommended while nursing

Opopanax

❌ Not recommended in pregnancy

❌ Not recommended while nursing

Description

A European fir tree with essential oil used for respiratory conditions and as an antiseptic.

East African resin from Commiphora closely related to myrrh; used in Somali and Ethiopian traditional medicine for wound healing and respiratory conditions.

Active Compounds

bornyl acetate, limonene, beta-pinene, camphene

furanoeudesma-1,3-diene, lindestrene, curzerene, beta-elemene, flavonoids

Traditional Uses

Respiratory conditions, Antiseptic use, Rheumatic pain

Wound healing, Respiratory conditions, Antimicrobial use, Spiritual use

Modern Uses

Respiratory support, Antimicrobial activity, Topical analgesic

Antimicrobial activity, Anti-inflammatory effects, Expectorant properties, Wound healing

Adult Dosage

Essential oil diluted; 2g needle tea

Topical resin application; 1-2ml tincture; burned as incense

Contraindications

Renal inflammation avoid, Pregnancy caution

Pregnancy, Allergy to Burseraceae

Side Effects

Skin irritation from undiluted oil

Contact sensitization, Mild allergic reaction

Drug Interactions

0 known interactions

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

Sources: WHO Monographs · NCCIH · PubMed · Commission E

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