Kemangi Indonesian vs Peppermint Spanish

Side-by-side comparison of medicinal herbs

Herb

Kemangi Indonesian

Ocimum citriodorum

Digestive

Peppermint Spanish

Mentha x piperita var. citrata

Digestive

Description

Indonesian lemon basil eaten raw as lalab (fresh vegetable accompaniment).

Citrus-scented variety of peppermint with similar but gentler medicinal properties. Used in European and Middle Eastern folk medicine for digestive complaints and as an aromatherapy herb.

Active Compounds

Citral, Geraniol, Linalool, Eugenol

linalool, linalyl acetate, bergapten, menthol trace

Traditional Uses

Digestive aid, Bad breath, Lactation support, Stress

Digestive complaints, Anxiety and stress relief, Flavoring medicines, Aromatherapy

Modern Uses

Carminative, Galactagogue, Anxiolytic

Carminative, Anxiolytic mild, Antifungal, Anti-inflammatory

Adult Dosage

Eaten freely as fresh herb

2-4g dried herb as tea or in cooking freely

Contraindications

Pregnancy in supplement doses

No significant contraindications at food levels

Side Effects

None at food doses

Rare photosensitivity from bergapten in oil

Drug Interactions

0 known interactions

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

Sources: WHO Monographs · NCCIH · PubMed · Commission E

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