Piscidia piscipula vs Piscidia Analgesic

Side-by-side comparison of medicinal herbs

Herb

Piscidia piscipula

Analgesic

Piscidia erythrina

Analgesic

Piscidia piscipula

❌ Not recommended in pregnancy

❌ Not recommended while nursing

Piscidia Analgesic

❌ Not recommended in pregnancy

❌ Not recommended while nursing

Description

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

Alternative dogwood species with similar analgesic effects.

Active Compounds

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

Rotenoids, Isoflavones, Piscidic acid

Traditional Uses

neuralgia, toothache, insomnia, anxiety, dysmenorrhea

Neuralgia, Sciatica, Insomnia, Dysmenorrhea

Modern Uses

analgesic, sedative, antispasmodic, anxiolytic

Nerve pain, Muscle relaxant, Sedative

Adult Dosage

2-4ml tincture up to 4 times daily

1-3ml tincture 3x daily

Contraindications

pregnancy, CNS depressants, liver disease, heart disease

Pregnancy, Heart conditions, CNS depressants

Side Effects

dizziness, numbness, excessive sedation

Drowsiness, Nausea

Drug Interactions

0 known interactions

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

Sources: WHO Monographs · NCCIH · PubMed · Commission E