Alpinia zerumbet vs Hibiscus Acetosella

Side-by-side comparison of medicinal herbs

Herb

Alpinia zerumbet

Cardiovascular

Hibiscus acetosella

Cardiovascular

Alpinia zerumbet

❌ Not recommended in pregnancy

❌ Not recommended while nursing

Hibiscus Acetosella

❌ Not recommended in pregnancy

❌ Not recommended while nursing

Description

East Asian ornamental ginger with significant medicinal properties; leaf tea popular in Okinawa.

Ornamental annual native to Africa widely used as a vegetable and medicinal herb for hypertension, antioxidant support, and kidney conditions.

Active Compounds

flavonoids, terpinen-4-ol, bornyl acetate, cardamonin, yakuchinones, dihydro-5,6-dehydrokavain

anthocyanins, gossypetin, hibiscetin, ascorbic acid, organic acids

Traditional Uses

hypertension, antioxidant, digestive aid, heart health

hypertension, antioxidant, kidney health, digestive tonic, fever

Modern Uses

antihypertensive, antioxidant, cardioprotective, anti-inflammatory

antihypertensive, antioxidant, diuretic, anti-inflammatory

Adult Dosage

3-6g dried leaf as tea or essential oil topically

5g fresh leaves as tea or 2–3 cups daily

Contraindications

hypotension, blood pressure medications

hypertension medications, pregnancy high doses

Side Effects

hypotension with medications

mild hypotension, nausea

Drug Interactions

0 known interactions

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

Sources: WHO Monographs · NCCIH · PubMed · Commission E