Finger Root vs Origanum Minutiflorum

Side-by-side comparison of medicinal herbs

Herb

Finger Root

Boesenbergia rotunda

Antimicrobial

Origanum Minutiflorum

Origanum minutiflorum

Antimicrobial

Description

Rhizome with distinctive finger-like projections used in Thai and Indonesian medicine for digestive and antimicrobial purposes.

Wild oregano species endemic to Turkey used in traditional Anatolian medicine for respiratory infections, digestive disorders, and antifungal conditions.

Active Compounds

pinostrobin, pinocembrin, cardamonin, alpinetin, panduratin

carvacrol, thymol, gamma-terpinene, flavonoids, rosmarinic acid

Traditional Uses

Digestive complaints in Thai medicine, Oral health and mouth infections, Womens health conditions, Post-partum care in Jamu

respiratory infections, antifungal, digestive disorders, antimicrobial, inflammation

Modern Uses

Antimicrobial, Anti-inflammatory, Antifungal, Antiviral

antimicrobial, antifungal, anti-inflammatory, antioxidant

Adult Dosage

3-6g rhizome daily

3–5g dried herb as tea or essential oil 3–5 drops in carrier

Contraindications

Pregnancy in large doses

pregnancy high doses, allergy to Lamiaceae

Side Effects

Generally well tolerated

skin irritation from oil, mild digestive upset

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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