Hedychium Coronarium vs Angelica dahurica

Side-by-side comparison of medicinal herbs

Herb

Hedychium Coronarium

Hedychium coronarium

Analgesic

Analgesic

Hedychium Coronarium

❌ Not recommended in pregnancy

❌ Not recommended while nursing

Angelica dahurica

❌ Not recommended in pregnancy

❌ Not recommended while nursing

Description

Fragrant ginger family flower from Asia and Americas used in folk medicine for headache, fever, and anti-inflammatory conditions.

TCM exterior-releasing herb for wind-cold conditions with headache; opens nasal passages.

Active Compounds

hedychenone, 8-beta-17-epoxylabd-12-ene-15-16-dial, flavonoids

byakangelicin, isoimperatorin, phellopterin, xanthotoxin, bergapten, columbianetin

Traditional Uses

headache and fever remedy in Asian folk medicine, treatment of skin inflammation, traditional lei flower in Hawaii

headache, toothache, nasal congestion, rhinitis, skin conditions

Modern Uses

analgesic, anti-inflammatory, antipyretic

analgesic, anti-inflammatory, antipyretic, antimicrobial

Adult Dosage

2-4g rhizome decoction or topical poultice

3-9g dried root or 300mg extract daily

Contraindications

pregnancy

yin deficiency heat, fire excess headache, pregnancy large doses

Side Effects

rare skin irritation

photosensitivity, GI upset

Drug Interactions

0 known interactions

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

Sources: WHO Monographs · NCCIH · PubMed · Commission E