Kaempferia rotunda vs Bursera simaruba

Side-by-side comparison of medicinal herbs

Herb

Kaempferia rotunda

Analgesic

Analgesic

Kaempferia rotunda

❌ Not recommended in pregnancy

❌ Not recommended while nursing

Bursera simaruba

❌ Not recommended in pregnancy

❌ Not recommended while nursing

Description

South and Southeast Asian Zingiberaceae; rhizome used in Ayurveda and Thai medicine for wounds and pain.

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

Active Compounds

kaempferol, essential oils, crotepoxide, flavonoids, tannins

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

Traditional Uses

wounds, pain, swelling, skin conditions, fever

wounds, pain, infections, fever, inflammation

Modern Uses

wound healing, analgesic, anti-inflammatory, antipyretic

anti-inflammatory, antimicrobial, analgesic, vulnerary

Adult Dosage

Rhizome paste topically; 3-5g decoction 2x/day

Resin applied topically or 2-5g bark internally

Contraindications

pregnancy

pregnancy, resin allergy

Side Effects

skin sensitization, 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