Aframomum Melegueta vs Kayu Manis Jamu

Side-by-side comparison of medicinal herbs

Herb

Aframomum Melegueta

Aframomum melegueta

Metabolic

Cinnamomum burmanii

Metabolic

Aframomum Melegueta

❌ Not recommended in pregnancy

❌ Not recommended while nursing

Kayu Manis Jamu

❌ Not recommended in pregnancy

❌ Not recommended while nursing

Description

A West African warming spice seed used in traditional medicine for digestive conditions and metabolic support.

Indonesian cinnamon variety used in Jamu for diabetes management, digestive support, and warming the body.

Active Compounds

6-paradol, 6-shogaol, 6-gingerol, terpenes

cinnamaldehyde, coumarin, procyanidins, eugenol

Traditional Uses

digestive weakness, metabolic sluggishness, pain, infections

diabetes, cold conditions, digestive weakness

Modern Uses

thermogenic, digestive, anti-inflammatory, antimicrobial

hypoglycemic, antimicrobial, anti-inflammatory, warming

Adult Dosage

1-3g seeds daily

1-6g dried bark daily

Contraindications

pregnancy in large doses

liver disease with high doses, coumarin sensitivity

Side Effects

generally well tolerated

liver toxicity with excessive coumarin

Drug Interactions

0 known interactions

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

Sources: WHO Monographs · NCCIH · PubMed · Commission E