Amaryllis belladonna vs Bursera simaruba

Side-by-side comparison of medicinal herbs

Herb

Amaryllis belladonna

Analgesic

Analgesic

Amaryllis belladonna

❌ Not recommended in pregnancy

❌ Not recommended while nursing

Bursera simaruba

❌ Not recommended in pregnancy

❌ Not recommended while nursing

Description

South African bulb with fragrant pink flowers appearing before leaves, used in Cape traditional medicine.

Central American and Caribbean tree with resin sacred in Mesoamerican cultures; diverse medicinal uses.

Active Compounds

lycorine, belladine, alkaloids, flavonoids

alpha-pinene, limonene, alpha-copaene, sesquiterpenes, triterpenoids, copalic acid

Traditional Uses

Traditional Cape Malay and Khoikhoi medicine for pain and swelling, Used in South African folk medicine for infections

wounds, pain, infections, fever, inflammation

Modern Uses

Anti-inflammatory, Analgesic, Antifungal, Traditional pain relief

anti-inflammatory, antimicrobial, analgesic, vulnerary

Adult Dosage

Tincture: 1-2ml 2x/day

Resin applied topically or 2-5g bark internally

Contraindications

Pregnancy, Children, Bulb toxic

pregnancy, resin allergy

Side Effects

Nausea, Alkaloid effects

contact dermatitis, GI upset internally

Drug Interactions

0 known interactions

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

Sources: WHO Monographs · NCCIH · PubMed · Commission E