Kapoor Kachri vs Glycyrrhiza echinata

Side-by-side comparison of medicinal herbs

Herb

Kapoor Kachri

Hedychium spicatum

Respiratory

Respiratory

Kapoor Kachri

❌ Not recommended in pregnancy

❌ Not recommended while nursing

Glycyrrhiza echinata

❌ Not recommended in pregnancy

❌ Not recommended while nursing

Description

Himalayan ginger relative used in Ayurveda for respiratory conditions, nausea, and as an aromatic digestive; important in Tibetan medicine too.

Eastern European and Central Asian licorice species used in Russian folk medicine and Unani tradition.

Active Compounds

1,8-cineole, camphor, beta-pinene, kaur-16-ene, sabinene

glycyrrhizin, flavonoids, saponins, coumarins

Traditional Uses

Respiratory conditions, Nausea, Digestive complaints, Aromatic use

cough, gastric ulcers, digestive complaints, adrenal support

Modern Uses

Antibacterial activity, Anti-inflammatory effects, Expectorant properties, Carminative action

expectorant, anti-ulcer, anti-inflammatory

Adult Dosage

Rhizome powder: 1-3g daily in food; tea 1-2 cups

2-5g dried root tea 2x/day

Contraindications

Pregnancy large doses

hypertension, kidney disease, pregnancy

Side Effects

Mild GI effects

hypertension, hypokalemia, edema

Drug Interactions

0 known interactions

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

Sources: WHO Monographs · NCCIH · PubMed · Commission E