Dichrostachys cinerea vs Bursera simaruba

Side-by-side comparison of medicinal herbs

Herb

Dichrostachys cinerea

Analgesic

Analgesic

Dichrostachys cinerea

❌ Not recommended in pregnancy

❌ Not recommended while nursing

Bursera simaruba

❌ Not recommended in pregnancy

❌ Not recommended while nursing

Description

Pan-tropical shrub used in African and Indian folk medicine for toothache, wounds, and snakebite.

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

Active Compounds

alkaloids, flavonoids, tannins, saponins

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

Traditional Uses

toothache, wounds, snakebite (folk), rheumatism, fever

wounds, pain, infections, fever, inflammation

Modern Uses

analgesic, wound healing, antimicrobial, anti-inflammatory

anti-inflammatory, antimicrobial, analgesic, vulnerary

Adult Dosage

Bark decoction 5-10g 2x/day; topical paste

Resin applied topically or 2-5g bark internally

Contraindications

pregnancy

pregnancy, resin allergy

Side Effects

GI upset

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