Harshingar vs Bursera simaruba

Side-by-side comparison of medicinal herbs

Herb

Harshingar

Nyctanthes arbor-tristis

Analgesic

Analgesic

Harshingar

❌ Not recommended in pregnancy

❌ Not recommended while nursing

Bursera simaruba

❌ Not recommended in pregnancy

❌ Not recommended while nursing

Description

Indian tree with flowers and leaves used in Ayurveda and folk medicine for fever and rheumatism.

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

Active Compounds

nyctanthoside, iridoid glycosides, beta-sitosterol, mannitol, tannins

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

Traditional Uses

Ayurvedic anti-malarial, rheumatism remedy, fever herb, sacred Hindu tree

wounds, pain, infections, fever, inflammation

Modern Uses

anti-malarial, anti-arthritic, anti-inflammatory, antiviral

anti-inflammatory, antimicrobial, analgesic, vulnerary

Adult Dosage

2-4g leaf tea daily or 500mg extract

Resin applied topically or 2-5g bark internally

Contraindications

pregnancy, blood thinners

pregnancy, resin allergy

Side Effects

GI upset, mild allergic reactions

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