Curcuma caesia vs Newbouldia Laevis

Side-by-side comparison of medicinal herbs

Herb

Curcuma caesia

Nervine

Newbouldia Laevis

Newbouldia laevis

Nervine

⚠️ Pregnancy & Nursing Warnings

Curcuma caesia

❌ Not recommended in pregnancy

❌ Not recommended while nursing

Newbouldia Laevis

❌ Not recommended in pregnancy

❌ Not recommended while nursing

Description

Rare Indian turmeric with blue-tinged rhizome; used in Ayurveda for neurological and epilepsy conditions.

Small ornamental tree used extensively in traditional medicine across West and Central Africa for epilepsy, fever, skin conditions, and as a wound healer.

Active Compounds

ar-turmerone, alpha-turmerone, camphor, elemenone, carotol

lapachol, quercetin, alkaloids, iridoids, tannins

Traditional Uses

epilepsy, paralysis, asthma, rheumatism, skin diseases

epilepsy, fever, skin diseases, wound healing, toothache

Modern Uses

anticonvulsant, anti-inflammatory, analgesic, antimicrobial

anticonvulsant, antimicrobial, wound healing, anti-inflammatory

Adult Dosage

1-3g powder daily

Bark decoction 200ml 2x daily

Contraindications

pregnancy, epilepsy medications

pregnancy, children without supervision

Side Effects

GI upset

nausea, drowsiness

Drug Interactions

0 known interactions

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

Sources: WHO Monographs · NCCIH · PubMed · Commission E

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