Escallonia Resinosa vs Opopanax

Side-by-side comparison of medicinal herbs

Herb

Escallonia Resinosa

Escallonia resinosa

Respiratory

Opopanax

Commiphora guidottii

Respiratory

⚠️ Pregnancy & Nursing Warnings

Escallonia Resinosa

❌ Not recommended in pregnancy

❌ Not recommended while nursing

Opopanax

❌ Not recommended in pregnancy

❌ Not recommended while nursing

Description

Andean tree used in traditional medicine of Peru and Bolivia for respiratory conditions, rheumatism, and wound healing.

East African resin from Commiphora closely related to myrrh; used in Somali and Ethiopian traditional medicine for wound healing and respiratory conditions.

Active Compounds

resin acids, flavonoids, tannins, essential oils

furanoeudesma-1,3-diene, lindestrene, curzerene, beta-elemene, flavonoids

Traditional Uses

respiratory conditions, rheumatism, wound healing, fever, antimicrobial

Wound healing, Respiratory conditions, Antimicrobial use, Spiritual use

Modern Uses

anti-inflammatory, antimicrobial, expectorant, wound healing

Antimicrobial activity, Anti-inflammatory effects, Expectorant properties, Wound healing

Adult Dosage

Bark or leaf decoction 200ml 3x daily

Topical resin application; 1-2ml tincture; burned as incense

Contraindications

pregnancy, allergy

Pregnancy, Allergy to Burseraceae

Side Effects

mild digestive upset

Contact sensitization, Mild allergic reaction

Drug Interactions

0 known interactions

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

Sources: WHO Monographs · NCCIH · PubMed · Commission E

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