Lungwort Herb vs Opopanax

Side-by-side comparison of medicinal herbs

Herb

Lungwort Herb

Pulmonaria officinalis

Respiratory

Opopanax

Commiphora guidottii

Respiratory

⚠️ Pregnancy & Nursing Warnings

Lungwort Herb

❌ Not recommended in pregnancy

❌ Not recommended while nursing

Opopanax

❌ Not recommended in pregnancy

❌ Not recommended while nursing

Description

European herb with spotted leaves resembling diseased lungs; used by doctrine of signatures for respiratory conditions.

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

Active Compounds

allantoin, tannins, saponins, flavonoids, mucilage

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

Traditional Uses

Respiratory conditions by doctrine of signatures, Cough and bronchitis, Lung tonification, Wound healing

Wound healing, Respiratory conditions, Antimicrobial use, Spiritual use

Modern Uses

Expectorant, Antimicrobial, Wound healing, Anti-inflammatory

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

Adult Dosage

3-5g dried herb

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

Contraindications

Allergy to Boraginaceae, Pregnancy caution

Pregnancy, Allergy to Burseraceae

Side Effects

GI 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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