Bulnesia sarmientoi vs Zygophyllum fabago

Side-by-side comparison of medicinal herbs

Herb

Bulnesia sarmientoi

Anti-inflammatory

Anti-inflammatory

Bulnesia sarmientoi

❌ Not recommended in pregnancy

❌ Not recommended while nursing

Zygophyllum fabago

❌ Not recommended in pregnancy

❌ Not recommended while nursing

Description

South American hardwood with essential oil (guaiac wood oil); used in Paraguayan folk medicine for gout.

Middle Eastern and Central Asian succulent herb used in traditional medicine for inflammation and skin conditions.

Active Compounds

guaiol, bulnesol, flavonoids, terpenes

rutin, kaempferol, flavonoids, saponins, alkaloids

Traditional Uses

gout, rheumatism, skin conditions, aromatherapy

inflammation, skin conditions, rheumatism, fever

Modern Uses

anti-inflammatory, analgesic, aromatherapy

anti-inflammatory, antioxidant, antipyretic

Adult Dosage

Essential oil diluted in carrier oil topically; bark tea 5-10g

3-5g dried herb tea 2x/day

Contraindications

pregnancy, essential oil sensitization

pregnancy

Side Effects

skin sensitization

GI upset

Drug Interactions

0 known interactions

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

Sources: WHO Monographs · NCCIH · PubMed · Commission E