Macropiper excelsum vs Angelica dahurica

Side-by-side comparison of medicinal herbs

Herb

Macropiper excelsum

Analgesic

Analgesic

Macropiper excelsum

❌ Not recommended in pregnancy

❌ Not recommended while nursing

Angelica dahurica

❌ Not recommended in pregnancy

❌ Not recommended while nursing

Description

New Zealand native; sacred Maori medicinal and ceremonial plant; leaves used for pain, rheumatism, and skin.

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

Active Compounds

myristicin, dill-apiol, methysticin, flavonoids, essential oils

byakangelicin, isoimperatorin, phellopterin, xanthotoxin, bergapten, columbianetin

Traditional Uses

pain, rheumatism, skin conditions, urinary conditions, toothache

headache, toothache, nasal congestion, rhinitis, skin conditions

Modern Uses

anti-inflammatory, analgesic, urinary tonic, antimicrobial

analgesic, anti-inflammatory, antipyretic, antimicrobial

Adult Dosage

3-5g leaves tea 2x/day; leaf poultice

3-9g dried root or 300mg extract daily

Contraindications

pregnancy, liver disease (myristicin)

yin deficiency heat, fire excess headache, pregnancy large doses

Side Effects

GI upset, liver concerns with excess

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