Curcuma amada vs Artemisia judaica

Side-by-side comparison of medicinal herbs

Herb

Curcuma amada

Digestive

Digestive

Curcuma amada

✅ Generally safe in pregnancy

✅ Generally safe while nursing

Artemisia judaica

❌ Not recommended in pregnancy

❌ Not recommended while nursing

Description

South Asian ginger relative smelling of raw mango; used in Ayurveda and South Indian cooking.

Middle Eastern desert Artemisia; significant in traditional Arab and Jewish medicine.

Active Compounds

difurocumenonol, amadaldehyde, ar-curcumene, flavonoids, anthocyanins

artabsin, davanone, isoartabsin, flavonoids, thujone, cineole

Traditional Uses

digestive disorders, skin conditions, anti-inflammatory, sprains

digestive disorders, diabetes, infections, malaria, skin conditions

Modern Uses

anti-inflammatory, antioxidant, antimicrobial, digestive

antidiabetic, antimicrobial, anti-inflammatory, antiparasitic

Adult Dosage

3-6g fresh or dried rhizome daily

2-4g dried herb or 1-2ml tincture daily

Contraindications

pregnancy large amounts

pregnancy, epilepsy, liver disease

Side Effects

generally safe at food doses

GI upset, thujone neurological effects at high doses

Drug Interactions

0 known interactions

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

Sources: WHO Monographs · NCCIH · PubMed · Commission E