Meconopsis Regia vs Bursera simaruba

Side-by-side comparison of medicinal herbs

Herb

Meconopsis Regia

Meconopsis regia

Analgesic

Analgesic

Meconopsis Regia

❌ Not recommended in pregnancy

❌ Not recommended while nursing

Bursera simaruba

❌ Not recommended in pregnancy

❌ Not recommended while nursing

Description

Monocarpic herb of the high Himalayas used in Tibetan medicine for pain, fever, and respiratory conditions, with alkaloids distinct from opium poppy.

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

Active Compounds

meconerine, meconine, morphinane alkaloids, flavonoids

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

Traditional Uses

pain, fever, respiratory conditions, sedation, cough

wounds, pain, infections, fever, inflammation

Modern Uses

analgesic, anti-inflammatory, sedative, antitussive

anti-inflammatory, antimicrobial, analgesic, vulnerary

Adult Dosage

2–4g root powder or decoction under supervision

Resin applied topically or 2-5g bark internally

Contraindications

pregnancy, children, operating machinery, opiate sensitivity

pregnancy, resin allergy

Side Effects

sedation, respiratory depression at high doses, dependency risk

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