Piscidia Analgesic vs Piscidia piscipula

Side-by-side comparison of medicinal herbs

Herb

Piscidia Analgesic

Piscidia erythrina

Analgesic

Analgesic

Piscidia Analgesic

❌ Not recommended in pregnancy

❌ Not recommended while nursing

Piscidia piscipula

❌ Not recommended in pregnancy

❌ Not recommended while nursing

Description

Alternative dogwood species with similar analgesic effects.

Caribbean medicinal tree; traditional fish anesthetic and powerful analgesic, especially for dental pain.

Active Compounds

Rotenoids, Isoflavones, Piscidic acid

ichthynone, jamaicin, piscidic acid, rotenone, isoflavonoids, piscidin

Traditional Uses

Neuralgia, Sciatica, Insomnia, Dysmenorrhea

neuralgia, toothache, insomnia, anxiety, dysmenorrhea

Modern Uses

Nerve pain, Muscle relaxant, Sedative

analgesic, sedative, antispasmodic, anxiolytic

Adult Dosage

1-3ml tincture 3x daily

2-4ml tincture up to 4 times daily

Contraindications

Pregnancy, Heart conditions, CNS depressants

pregnancy, CNS depressants, liver disease, heart disease

Side Effects

Drowsiness, Nausea

dizziness, numbness, excessive sedation

Drug Interactions

0 known interactions

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Sources: WHO Monographs · NCCIH · PubMed · Commission E