Tsuga canadensis vs Opopanax

Side-by-side comparison of medicinal herbs

Herb

Tsuga canadensis

Respiratory

Opopanax

Commiphora guidottii

Respiratory

⚠️ Pregnancy & Nursing Warnings

Tsuga canadensis

❌ Not recommended in pregnancy

❌ Not recommended while nursing

Opopanax

❌ Not recommended in pregnancy

❌ Not recommended while nursing

Description

A North American tree used by Native Americans for respiratory conditions, wound healing, and as an astringent (bark tea).

East African resin from Commiphora closely related to myrrh; used in Somali and Ethiopian traditional medicine for wound healing and respiratory conditions.

Active Compounds

tannins, catechins, vitamin C, terpenes

furanoeudesma-1,3-diene, lindestrene, curzerene, beta-elemene, flavonoids

Traditional Uses

Respiratory conditions, Wound healing, Astringent use

Wound healing, Respiratory conditions, Antimicrobial use, Spiritual use

Modern Uses

Anti-inflammatory activity, Wound care

Antimicrobial activity, Anti-inflammatory effects, Expectorant properties, Wound healing

Adult Dosage

2-3g fresh needles as tea

Topical resin application; 1-2ml tincture; burned as incense

Contraindications

Confuse not with poison hemlock (Conium), Pregnancy caution

Pregnancy, Allergy to Burseraceae

Side Effects

Mild reactions

Contact sensitization, Mild allergic reaction

Drug Interactions

0 known interactions

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

Sources: WHO Monographs · NCCIH · PubMed · Commission E

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