Curcuma mangga vs Ocotea bullata

Side-by-side comparison of medicinal herbs

Herb

Curcuma mangga

Digestive

Digestive

Curcuma mangga

✅ Generally safe in pregnancy

✅ Generally safe while nursing

Ocotea bullata

❌ Not recommended in pregnancy

❌ Not recommended while nursing

Description

Southeast Asian ornamental turmeric; young rhizomes eaten raw; folk uses for skin and digestive conditions.

South African Lauraceae tree; bark used in Zulu medicine for digestive and skin conditions.

Active Compounds

flavonoids, terpenes, starch, tannins

alkaloids, flavonoids, tannins, essential oils

Traditional Uses

digestive complaints, skin conditions, food source

digestive complaints, skin conditions, rheumatism

Modern Uses

nutritive food, digestive tonic, topical skin care

digestive tonic, anti-inflammatory, antimicrobial

Adult Dosage

Young rhizomes as food; 3-5g tea 2x/day

Bark decoction 5-10g 2x/day

Contraindications

known allergy to Zingiberaceae

pregnancy, liver disease

Side Effects

mild GI upset

GI upset

Drug Interactions

0 known interactions

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

Sources: WHO Monographs · NCCIH · PubMed · Commission E