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Bursera simaruba
This herb is NOT recommended during pregnancy due to potential risks to the developing fetus.
This herb is NOT recommended while breastfeeding as effects on infants are unknown.
Consult your healthcare provider before use.
Central American and Caribbean tree with resin sacred in Mesoamerican cultures; diverse medicinal uses.
Central American and Caribbean tree with resin sacred in Mesoamerican cultures; diverse medicinal uses. Key active compounds include alpha-pinene, limonene, alpha-copaene.
alpha-pinene, along with limonene and alpha-copaene, are the primary bioactive compounds in Bursera simaruba. These compounds modulates NF-κB and COX-2 inflammatory pathways, disrupts microbial cell membranes and inhibits pathogen growth, acts on pain pathways via anti-inflammatory and neuroactive effects.
Anti-inflammatory
Limited clinical evidence; primarily supported by traditional use and preliminary studies
Antimicrobial
Limited clinical evidence; primarily supported by traditional use and preliminary studies
Analgesic
Vulnerary
Wounds
Based on traditional use; clinical evidence limited
Pain
Based on traditional use; clinical evidence limited
Infections
Based on traditional use; clinical evidence limited
Fever
Based on traditional use; clinical evidence limited
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