Himatanthus Sucuuba vs Bursera simaruba

Side-by-side comparison of medicinal herbs

Herb

Himatanthus Sucuuba

Himatanthus sucuuba

Analgesic

Analgesic

Himatanthus Sucuuba

❌ Not recommended in pregnancy

❌ Not recommended while nursing

Bursera simaruba

❌ Not recommended in pregnancy

❌ Not recommended while nursing

Description

Amazonian tree whose latex is used by indigenous Amazonian tribes for intestinal parasites, pain, and ulcers.

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

Active Compounds

uleine, guanidine, alkaloids, iridoids, triterpenes

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

Traditional Uses

intestinal parasites, pain, ulcers, cancer support, inflammation

wounds, pain, infections, fever, inflammation

Modern Uses

anthelmintic, analgesic, anti-ulcer, antiparasitic

anti-inflammatory, antimicrobial, analgesic, vulnerary

Adult Dosage

5–10ml latex diluted in water or 200mg extract

Resin applied topically or 2-5g bark internally

Contraindications

pregnancy, children, cardiac conditions

pregnancy, resin allergy

Side Effects

nausea, vomiting at high doses, cardiac effects

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