Bursera simaruba vs Kaempferia rotunda

Side-by-side comparison of medicinal herbs

Herb

Bursera simaruba

Analgesic

Analgesic

Bursera simaruba

❌ Not recommended in pregnancy

❌ Not recommended while nursing

Kaempferia rotunda

❌ Not recommended in pregnancy

❌ Not recommended while nursing

Description

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

South and Southeast Asian Zingiberaceae; rhizome used in Ayurveda and Thai medicine for wounds and pain.

Active Compounds

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

kaempferol, essential oils, crotepoxide, flavonoids, tannins

Traditional Uses

wounds, pain, infections, fever, inflammation

wounds, pain, swelling, skin conditions, fever

Modern Uses

anti-inflammatory, antimicrobial, analgesic, vulnerary

wound healing, analgesic, anti-inflammatory, antipyretic

Adult Dosage

Resin applied topically or 2-5g bark internally

Rhizome paste topically; 3-5g decoction 2x/day

Contraindications

pregnancy, resin allergy

pregnancy

Side Effects

contact dermatitis, GI upset internally

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