Minthostachys Mollis vs Elettaria major

Side-by-side comparison of medicinal herbs

Herb

Minthostachys Mollis

Minthostachys mollis

Digestive

Elettaria major

Digestive

⚠️ Pregnancy & Nursing Warnings

Minthostachys Mollis

❌ Not recommended in pregnancy

❌ Not recommended while nursing

Elettaria major

❌ Not recommended in pregnancy

❌ Not recommended while nursing

Description

Aromatic perennial herb native to the Andes used by indigenous Andean peoples for digestive conditions, altitude sickness, and respiratory complaints.

Large cardamom relative used in South Asian and African traditional medicine.

Active Compounds

pulegone, menthone, carvone, piperitenone oxide, flavonoids

cineole, limonene, alpha-terpineol, sabinene, beta-pinene

Traditional Uses

digestive disorders, altitude sickness, respiratory conditions, stomach pain, antifungal

digestive disorders, respiratory conditions, fever, urinary infections

Modern Uses

carminative, antifungal, anti-inflammatory, digestive support

carminative, anti-inflammatory, antimicrobial

Adult Dosage

3–5g dried herb as tea 3x daily

2-3g seeds or 0.3ml essential oil

Contraindications

pregnancy, nursing, children under 3, epilepsy

pregnancy large amounts, gallstones

Side Effects

nausea, headache at high doses

GI upset at high doses

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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