Protium Heptaphyllum vs Ekebergia Capensis

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

Large evergreen tree native to East and South Africa, used in Zulu and Xhosa traditional medicine for headache, fever, respiratory conditions, and stomach complaints.

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

ekebergine, limonoids, flavonoids, tannins, alkaloids

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

headache, fever, respiratory conditions, stomach ulcers, malaria

analgesic, anti-inflammatory, antimicrobial, anxiolytic

analgesic, antimicrobial, anti-inflammatory, antiulcer

Resin incense inhaled or topically applied

Bark decoction 200ml 2–3x daily

pregnancy, allergy to resins

pregnancy, children under 6

skin sensitization, respiratory irritation from smoke

mild nausea, digestive upset