Fritillaria meleagris vs Alpinia zerumbet

Side-by-side comparison of medicinal herbs

Herb

Fritillaria meleagris

Cardiovascular

Cardiovascular

Fritillaria meleagris

❌ Not recommended in pregnancy

❌ Not recommended while nursing

Alpinia zerumbet

❌ Not recommended in pregnancy

❌ Not recommended while nursing

Description

Endangered European meadow fritillary with checkered purple flowers, traditional folk medicine plant.

East Asian ornamental ginger with significant medicinal properties; leaf tea popular in Okinawa.

Active Compounds

steroidal alkaloids, saponins, flavonoids

flavonoids, terpinen-4-ol, bornyl acetate, cardamonin, yakuchinones, dihydro-5,6-dehydrokavain

Traditional Uses

Traditional European folk medicine for heart and digestive conditions, Used in British and Dutch folk medicine for liver and cardiac conditions

hypertension, antioxidant, digestive aid, heart health

Modern Uses

Traditional cardiac herb, Anti-inflammatory, Antispasmodic, Digestive support

antihypertensive, antioxidant, cardioprotective, anti-inflammatory

Adult Dosage

Tea: 1-2g per cup 2x/day with caution

3-6g dried leaf as tea or essential oil topically

Contraindications

Cardiac conditions, Pregnancy, Children

hypotension, blood pressure medications

Side Effects

Cardiac effects, Nausea

hypotension with medications

Drug Interactions

0 known interactions

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

Sources: WHO Monographs · NCCIH · PubMed · Commission E