Crinum asiaticum vs Bursera simaruba

Side-by-side comparison of medicinal herbs

Herb

Crinum asiaticum

Analgesic

Analgesic

Crinum asiaticum

❌ Not recommended in pregnancy

❌ Not recommended while nursing

Bursera simaruba

❌ Not recommended in pregnancy

❌ Not recommended while nursing

Description

Large bulbous plant of tropical Asian coastlines with fragrant white flowers, used in traditional medicine.

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

Active Compounds

lycorine, crinamine, crinamidine, powelline, alkaloids

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

Traditional Uses

Traditional South and Southeast Asian medicine for wounds and pain, Used in Ayurveda and Indonesian folk medicine for infections and fever

wounds, pain, infections, fever, inflammation

Modern Uses

Analgesic action, Anti-inflammatory, Antiviral research, Wound healing

anti-inflammatory, antimicrobial, analgesic, vulnerary

Adult Dosage

Leaf tea: 3-5g per cup 2x/day; Topical for wounds

Resin applied topically or 2-5g bark internally

Contraindications

Pregnancy, Children, Internal bulb ingestion toxic

pregnancy, resin allergy

Side Effects

Nausea, Vomiting, Hypotension

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