Aframomum corrorima vs Mentha longifolia

Side-by-side comparison of medicinal herbs

Herb

Aframomum corrorima

Digestive

Digestive

Aframomum corrorima

✅ Generally safe in pregnancy

✅ Generally safe while nursing

Mentha longifolia

❌ Not recommended in pregnancy

❌ Not recommended while nursing

Description

Ethiopian endemic spice plant used in Ethiopian traditional medicine and cuisine.

Wild mint widespread across Europe, Asia, and Africa; used in traditional medicine across many cultures.

Active Compounds

cineole, geraniol, alpha-terpinene, alpha-pinene, borneol

pulegone, piperitenone, menthol traces, carvone, beta-pinene

Traditional Uses

digestive disorders, fever, infections, antimicrobial, appetite stimulant

digestive disorders, fever, respiratory infections, headache

Modern Uses

carminative, antimicrobial, anti-inflammatory

antipyretic, carminative, antimicrobial, anti-inflammatory

Adult Dosage

1-3g seed daily

3-5g dried herb or 2-3ml tincture daily

Contraindications

pregnancy large amounts

pregnancy large amounts - pulegone emmenagogue, GERD

Side Effects

generally safe at spice doses

GI upset, liver concerns with pulegone-rich preparations

Drug Interactions

0 known interactions

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

Sources: WHO Monographs · NCCIH · PubMed · Commission E