Jamu Kunyit Asam vs Vietnamese Coriander

Side-by-side comparison of medicinal herbs

Herb

Jamu Kunyit Asam

Curcuma longa/Tamarindus indica

Digestive

Persicaria odorata

Digestive

Jamu Kunyit Asam

❌ Not recommended in pregnancy

✅ Generally safe while nursing

Vietnamese Coriander

✅ Generally safe in pregnancy

❌ Not recommended while nursing

Description

Classic Indonesian Jamu drink combining turmeric and tamarind for digestive health and beauty.

Pungent herb of Southeast Asia widely used in Vietnamese, Malaysian, and Indonesian cuisine and medicine for digestive conditions.

Active Compounds

curcumin, tartaric acid, antioxidants, anti-inflammatory compounds, vitamins

decanal, dodecanal, aliphatic aldehydes, rutin, quercetin

Traditional Uses

Javanese court beauty tonic, Indonesian digestive Jamu, daily wellness drink

Digestive complaints in Vietnamese folk medicine, Antiseptic for wounds and skin, Detoxification, Culinary medicine

Modern Uses

digestive health, anti-inflammatory, skin brightening, antioxidant

Antimicrobial, Antioxidant, Digestive, Anti-inflammatory

Adult Dosage

1-2 glasses daily

Fresh herb as food medicine; tea from 10-15g fresh leaves daily

Contraindications

gallstones, blood thinners, pregnancy in excess

Pregnancy in medicinal doses, Prolonged large doses

Side Effects

GI upset, gallbladder stimulation

Generally well tolerated as food

Drug Interactions

0 known interactions

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

Sources: WHO Monographs · NCCIH · PubMed · Commission E