Chaenomeles Fruit vs Plai

Side-by-side comparison of medicinal herbs

Herb

Chaenomeles Fruit

Chaenomeles speciosa

Musculoskeletal

Zingiber cassumunar

Musculoskeletal

Chaenomeles Fruit

✅ Generally safe in pregnancy

✅ Generally safe while nursing

Plai

❌ Not recommended in pregnancy

❌ Not recommended while nursing

Description

TCM herb that relaxes sinews, unblocks collaterals, transforms dampness, and harmonizes the stomach.

A Thai ginger species used as the primary anti-inflammatory and muscle relaxant herb in Thai massage therapy.

Active Compounds

malic acid, citric acid, saponins, flavonoids, tannins

cassumunarins, phenylbutenoids, zerumbone, terpenes

Traditional Uses

Relaxes sinews and unblocks collaterals, Transforms dampness, Harmonizes stomach, Reduces swelling in legs

muscle pain, arthritis, sprain, inflammation

Modern Uses

Muscle cramp relief, Digestive support, Anti-inflammatory

anti-inflammatory, analgesic, antispasmodic, muscle relaxant

Adult Dosage

6-9g dried

Topical balm. Internal: 3-6g daily

Contraindications

Constipation, Urinary retention

pregnancy topically, broken skin

Side Effects

Generally safe

skin sensitization with prolonged topical use

Drug Interactions

0 known interactions

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

Sources: WHO Monographs · NCCIH · PubMed · Commission E