Hai Feng Teng vs Plai

Side-by-side comparison of medicinal herbs

Herb

Hai Feng Teng

Piper kadsura

Musculoskeletal

Zingiber cassumunar

Musculoskeletal

Hai Feng Teng

❌ Not recommended in pregnancy

❌ Not recommended while nursing

Plai

❌ Not recommended in pregnancy

❌ Not recommended while nursing

Description

A TCM vine that warms the meridians, dispels wind-damp, and unblocks the collaterals; used for rheumatoid arthritis and cold-type joint pain.

A Thai ginger species used as the primary anti-inflammatory and muscle relaxant herb in Thai massage therapy.

Active Compounds

Lignans, Piperine, Kadsurene, Flavonoids

cassumunarins, phenylbutenoids, zerumbone, terpenes

Traditional Uses

Wind-cold-damp joint obstruction, Rheumatoid arthritis, Muscle spasms and stiffness

muscle pain, arthritis, sprain, inflammation

Modern Uses

Anti-inflammatory for joint pain, Analgesic for cold-pattern arthritis, Antispasmodic

anti-inflammatory, analgesic, antispasmodic, muscle relaxant

Adult Dosage

6-12g decoction or 400mg extract twice daily

Topical balm. Internal: 3-6g daily

Contraindications

Avoid in heat-pattern inflammation, Use cautiously in pregnancy

pregnancy topically, broken skin

Side Effects

GI discomfort, Mild dizziness

skin sensitization with prolonged topical use

Drug Interactions

0 known interactions

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

Sources: WHO Monographs · NCCIH · PubMed · Commission E