Allocasuarina Verticillata vs Opopanax

Side-by-side comparison of medicinal herbs

Herb

Allocasuarina Verticillata

Allocasuarina verticillata

Respiratory

Opopanax

Commiphora guidottii

Respiratory

⚠️ Pregnancy & Nursing Warnings

Allocasuarina Verticillata

❌ Not recommended in pregnancy

❌ Not recommended while nursing

Opopanax

❌ Not recommended in pregnancy

❌ Not recommended while nursing

Description

Australian tree used by Aboriginal peoples in Victoria for respiratory conditions and as material medicine, bark infusions used medicinally.

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

Active Compounds

ellagitannins, tannins, flavonoids

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

Traditional Uses

respiratory conditions, sore throat, wound healing, diarrhea

Wound healing, Respiratory conditions, Antimicrobial use, Spiritual use

Modern Uses

astringent, antimicrobial, wound healing

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

Adult Dosage

Bark decoction 200ml 2–3x daily

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

Contraindications

pregnancy, excessive use

Pregnancy, Allergy to Burseraceae

Side Effects

mild digestive upset

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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