Abelmoschus Moschatus Herb vs Aucklandia lappa

Side-by-side comparison of medicinal herbs

Herb

Abelmoschus Moschatus Herb

Abelmoschus moschatus

Digestive

Digestive

Abelmoschus Moschatus Herb

❌ Not recommended in pregnancy

❌ Not recommended while nursing

Aucklandia lappa

❌ Not recommended in pregnancy

❌ Not recommended while nursing

Description

Tropical musk-scented mallow used in Ayurveda and perfumery for digestive, cardiac, and antidepressant conditions.

Fragrant TCM herb that moves liver and spleen qi; used for abdominal pain and digestive stagnation.

Active Compounds

ambrettolide, farnesyl acetate, ambrette musk, fatty acids

costunolide, dehydrocostus lactone, aplotaxene, cynaropicrin, inulin

Traditional Uses

digestive tonic in Ayurvedic medicine, cardiac stimulant herb, antidepressant aromatic use

abdominal pain, digestive stagnation, nausea, liver qi stagnation

Modern Uses

digestive stimulant, antispasmodic, aromatic

carminative, antispasmodic, anti-inflammatory, prokinetic

Adult Dosage

Seed tea 1-3g or diluted EO aromatherapy

1.5-6g dried root or 200mg extract daily

Contraindications

pregnancy, heart conditions

yin deficiency heat, excessive fire conditions

Side Effects

rare allergic reaction

GI upset, generally safe at therapeutic doses

Drug Interactions

0 known interactions

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Sources: WHO Monographs · NCCIH · PubMed · Commission E