Globba winitii vs Citrus medica

Side-by-side comparison of medicinal herbs

Herb

Globba winitii

Digestive

Digestive

Globba winitii

❌ Not recommended in pregnancy

❌ Not recommended while nursing

Citrus medica

✅ Generally safe in pregnancy

✅ Generally safe while nursing

Description

Thai ornamental ginger; rhizome used in Thai folk medicine for digestive conditions and as aromatherapy.

Ancient citrus species; peel used in Ayurveda for digestive complaints; Etrog used in Jewish Sukkot.

Active Compounds

essential oils, flavonoids, gingerols, starch

flavonoids, hesperidin, limonoids, vitamin C, essential oils

Traditional Uses

digestive complaints, nausea, aromatherapy

nausea, digestive complaints, respiratory, fever

Modern Uses

digestive stimulant, antiemetic, aromatic

digestive tonic, antiemetic, antioxidant

Adult Dosage

Rhizome tea 3-5g 2x/day

Peel tea 5-10g 2x/day; preserved peel as digestive

Contraindications

pregnancy (high doses)

citrus allergy

Side Effects

mild GI upset

GI upset with excess acid

Drug Interactions

0 known interactions

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

Sources: WHO Monographs · NCCIH · PubMed · Commission E