Kaempferia Galanga Herb vs Norse Yarrow

Side-by-side comparison of medicinal herbs

Herb

Kaempferia Galanga Herb

Kaempferia galanga

Analgesic

Achillea millefolium var. borealis

Analgesic

Kaempferia Galanga Herb

❌ Not recommended in pregnancy

❌ Not recommended while nursing

Norse Yarrow

❌ Not recommended in pregnancy

❌ Not recommended while nursing

Description

Low-growing aromatic ginger from Southeast Asia used in Jamu Indonesian medicine and throughout the region for digestion and pain.

Nordic variety of yarrow used by Vikings and Norse peoples as a wound herb, digestive bitter, and fever remedy.

Active Compounds

methyl cinnamate, camphor, borneol, ethyl p-methoxycinnamate

achillin, azulene, camphor, flavonoids

Traditional Uses

digestive tonic in Indonesian Jamu, treatment of joint pain, respiratory remedy in Southeast Asian medicine

wound staunching in Viking folk medicine, fever and cold remedy, digestive bitter

Modern Uses

analgesic, anti-inflammatory, digestive

hemostatic, anti-inflammatory, bitter tonic

Adult Dosage

2-4g rhizome as tea or poultice

2-4g dried herb as tea or 3-5ml tincture

Contraindications

pregnancy - stimulant properties

pregnancy - emmenagogue, asteraceae allergy

Side Effects

mild skin irritation topically

contact dermatitis in sensitive individuals

Drug Interactions

0 known interactions

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

Sources: WHO Monographs · NCCIH · PubMed · Commission E