Asteraceae Roman Chamomile vs Kunyit Jamu

Side-by-side comparison of medicinal herbs

Herb

Asteraceae Roman Chamomile

Chamaemelum nobile

Anti-inflammatory

Curcuma domestica

Anti-inflammatory

Asteraceae Roman Chamomile

❌ Not recommended in pregnancy

❌ Not recommended while nursing

Kunyit Jamu

✅ Generally safe in pregnancy

✅ Generally safe while nursing

Description

Perennial ground-cover chamomile used in European aromatherapy and medicine for anxiety, skin, and digestive conditions.

Indonesian turmeric used in daily Jamu wellness drinks.

Active Compounds

chamazulene, alpha-bisabolol, anthemic acid, flavonoids

Curcumin, Demethoxycurcumin, Turmerones, Ar-turmerone

Traditional Uses

anxiety and insomnia remedy in European herbalism, digestive antispasmodic, skin anti-inflammatory

Inflammation, Skin health, Digestive aid, Menstrual regulation

Modern Uses

anti-inflammatory, anxiolytic, digestive

Anti-inflammatory, Antioxidant, Digestive support

Adult Dosage

2-4g dried flowers as tea; diluted EO in aromatherapy

2-4g fresh grated or 500mg extract daily

Contraindications

asteraceae allergy, pregnancy - emmenagogue

Gallstones, Bile duct obstruction, Anticoagulants, Surgery

Side Effects

rare allergic reaction

GI upset, Yellow staining

Drug Interactions

0 known interactions

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

Sources: WHO Monographs · NCCIH · PubMed · Commission E