CBD Source vs Piscidia piscipula

Side-by-side comparison of medicinal herbs

Herb

CBD Source

Cannabis sativa (hemp)

Analgesic

Analgesic

CBD Source

❌ Not recommended in pregnancy

❌ Not recommended while nursing

Piscidia piscipula

❌ Not recommended in pregnancy

❌ Not recommended while nursing

Description

Non-psychoactive cannabinoid from hemp with pain and anxiety research.

Caribbean medicinal tree; traditional fish anesthetic and powerful analgesic, especially for dental pain.

Active Compounds

Cannabidiol, CBG trace, CBC trace, Terpenes, Flavonoids

ichthynone, jamaicin, piscidic acid, rotenone, isoflavonoids, piscidin

Traditional Uses

Pain, Epilepsy, Anxiety, Insomnia, Inflammation

neuralgia, toothache, insomnia, anxiety, dysmenorrhea

Modern Uses

Analgesic, Anxiolytic, Anti-epileptic (Epidiolex), Anti-inflammatory

analgesic, sedative, antispasmodic, anxiolytic

Adult Dosage

15-50mg CBD oil 1-3x daily (highly individual)

2-4ml tincture up to 4 times daily

Contraindications

Liver medications (CYP3A4/CYP2C19), Pregnancy, Nursing

pregnancy, CNS depressants, liver disease, heart disease

Side Effects

Drowsiness, Diarrhea, Appetite changes, Liver enzyme changes

dizziness, numbness, excessive sedation

Drug Interactions

0 known interactions

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

Sources: WHO Monographs · NCCIH · PubMed · Commission E