Murraya Paniculata vs CBD Source

Side-by-side comparison of medicinal herbs

Herb

Murraya Paniculata

Murraya paniculata

Analgesic

Cannabis sativa (hemp)

Analgesic

Murraya Paniculata

❌ Not recommended in pregnancy

✅ Generally safe while nursing

CBD Source

❌ Not recommended in pregnancy

❌ Not recommended while nursing

Description

Southeast Asian ornamental shrub with medicinal bark and leaves used in Malaysian and Indian folk medicine.

Non-psychoactive cannabinoid from hemp with pain and anxiety research.

Active Compounds

murrayacoumarin, paniculatin, alkaloids, limonoids, essential oils

Cannabidiol, CBG trace, CBC trace, Terpenes, Flavonoids

Traditional Uses

Malaysian traditional medicine, Ayurvedic folk remedy, Indonesian herb

Pain, Epilepsy, Anxiety, Insomnia, Inflammation

Modern Uses

analgesic, antimicrobial, anti-inflammatory, antifungal

Analgesic, Anxiolytic, Anti-epileptic (Epidiolex), Anti-inflammatory

Adult Dosage

2-4g dried leaf or bark as tea daily

15-50mg CBD oil 1-3x daily (highly individual)

Contraindications

pregnancy, blood thinners

Liver medications (CYP3A4/CYP2C19), Pregnancy, Nursing

Side Effects

GI upset, skin sensitization

Drowsiness, Diarrhea, Appetite changes, Liver enzyme changes

Drug Interactions

0 known interactions

Reviewed by: HerbAlly Editorial Team, Medical herbalists and healthcare professionals

Sources: WHO Monographs · NCCIH · PubMed · Commission E