Chloranthus erectus vs Bursera simaruba

Side-by-side comparison of medicinal herbs

Herb

Chloranthus erectus

Analgesic

Analgesic

Chloranthus erectus

❌ Not recommended in pregnancy

❌ Not recommended while nursing

Bursera simaruba

❌ Not recommended in pregnancy

❌ Not recommended while nursing

Description

Perennial herb of East and Southeast Asian forests, used in TCM and traditional Chinese folk medicine.

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

Active Compounds

chloranthin, loliolide, flavonoids, sesquiterpenes

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

Traditional Uses

Traditional TCM use for rheumatism and pain, Used in Chinese folk medicine for traumatic injuries and bone conditions

wounds, pain, infections, fever, inflammation

Modern Uses

Anti-rheumatic, Analgesic, Anti-inflammatory, Wound healing

anti-inflammatory, antimicrobial, analgesic, vulnerary

Adult Dosage

Tea: 5-10g per day; Tincture: 2-3ml 3x/day

Resin applied topically or 2-5g bark internally

Contraindications

Pregnancy

pregnancy, resin allergy

Side Effects

Mild gastrointestinal effects

contact dermatitis, GI upset internally

Drug Interactions

0 known interactions

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Sources: WHO Monographs · NCCIH · PubMed · Commission E