Alpinia calcarata vs Glycyrrhiza aspera

Side-by-side comparison of medicinal herbs

Herb

Alpinia calcarata

Respiratory

Respiratory

Alpinia calcarata

❌ Not recommended in pregnancy

❌ Not recommended while nursing

Glycyrrhiza aspera

❌ Not recommended in pregnancy

❌ Not recommended while nursing

Description

Sri Lankan Alpinia used in Siddha and Ayurveda for respiratory conditions and joint pain.

Central Asian licorice species used in traditional Kazakh and Uzbek medicine for respiratory and digestive conditions.

Active Compounds

terpinen-4-ol, 1,8-cineole, flavonoids, essential oils

glycyrrhizin, flavonoids, saponins, tannins

Traditional Uses

cough, bronchitis, joint pain, digestive complaints

cough, bronchitis, digestive disorders, fever

Modern Uses

expectorant, anti-inflammatory, digestive stimulant

expectorant, anti-inflammatory, digestive tonic

Adult Dosage

3-5g rhizome decoction 2x/day

3-5g dried root tea 2x/day

Contraindications

pregnancy (large doses), allergy to Zingiberaceae

hypertension, kidney disease, pregnancy

Side Effects

GI upset, skin sensitization

hypertension, edema, hypokalemia

Drug Interactions

0 known interactions

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

Sources: WHO Monographs · NCCIH · PubMed · Commission E