Curcuma angustifolia vs Plum Bark

Side-by-side comparison of medicinal herbs

Herb

Curcuma angustifolia

Digestive

Prunus domestica bark

Digestive

Curcuma angustifolia

✅ Generally safe in pregnancy

✅ Generally safe while nursing

Plum Bark

❌ Not recommended in pregnancy

❌ Not recommended while nursing

Description

Indian Curcuma species whose starchy rhizome is used as easily digestible food and for digestive complaints.

European plum tree bark used in folk medicine for digestive conditions, fever, and as astringent.

Active Compounds

starch, curcumin analogs, flavonoids, tannins

tannins, amygdalin, benzoic acid, malic acid, flavonoids

Traditional Uses

Digestive food in Indian folk medicine, Diarrhea treatment, Infant food

Digestive astringent, Fever reduction in European folk medicine, Diarrhea treatment, Liver conditions

Modern Uses

Easily digestible starch, Demulcent, Nutritive

Astringent, Anti-inflammatory, Antioxidant

Adult Dosage

1-2 tablespoons starch as food

2-4g dried bark

Contraindications

None significant

Pregnancy caution, Constipation conditions

Side Effects

None documented

GI effects

Drug Interactions

0 known interactions

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

Sources: WHO Monographs · NCCIH · PubMed · Commission E