Notopterygium Root vs Protium Heptaphyllum

Side-by-side comparison of medicinal herbs

Herb

Notopterygium Root

Notopterygium incisum

Analgesic

Protium heptaphyllum

Analgesic

Notopterygium Root

❌ Not recommended in pregnancy

❌ Not recommended while nursing

Protium Heptaphyllum

❌ Not recommended in pregnancy

❌ Not recommended while nursing

Description

TCM herb that releases exterior cold and expels wind-cold-damp; particularly effective for upper body pain.

Amazonian tree producing a fragrant white resin used by indigenous Amazonian peoples for headache, respiratory conditions, and wound healing.

Active Compounds

notopterol, isoimperatorin, bergapten, ferulic acid, falcarinol

alpha-thujene, p-cymene, alpha-phellandrene, diterpene acids, limonene

Traditional Uses

Releases exterior cold, Expels wind-cold-damp, Upper body and neck pain, Headache from cold

headache, respiratory conditions, wound healing, insect repellent, anxiety

Modern Uses

Anti-inflammatory, Analgesic, Antiviral, Antipyretic

analgesic, anti-inflammatory, antimicrobial, anxiolytic

Adult Dosage

3-9g dried

Resin incense inhaled or topically applied

Contraindications

Blood deficiency without wind, Excessive sweating

pregnancy, allergy to resins

Side Effects

Nausea if overdosed

skin sensitization, respiratory irritation from smoke

Drug Interactions

0 known interactions

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

Sources: WHO Monographs · NCCIH · PubMed · Commission E