Piper retrofractum vs Minthostachys Mollis

Side-by-side comparison of medicinal herbs

Herb

Piper retrofractum

Digestive

Minthostachys Mollis

Minthostachys mollis

Digestive

⚠️ Pregnancy & Nursing Warnings

Piper retrofractum

❌ Not recommended in pregnancy

❌ Not recommended while nursing

Minthostachys Mollis

❌ Not recommended in pregnancy

❌ Not recommended while nursing

Description

Indonesian medicinal pepper used in Jamu traditional medicine; similar to Indian long pepper.

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

Active Compounds

piperine, retrofractamide A, retrofractamide B, guineensine, sesamin

pulegone, menthone, carvone, piperitenone oxide, flavonoids

Traditional Uses

digestive disorders, respiratory conditions, aphrodisiac, Jamu tonic

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

Modern Uses

anti-inflammatory, antibacterial, antifungal, bioavailability enhancer

carminative, antifungal, anti-inflammatory, digestive support

Adult Dosage

1-3g dried fruit daily

3–5g dried herb as tea 3x daily

Contraindications

pregnancy high doses, GI ulcers

pregnancy, nursing, children under 3, epilepsy

Side Effects

GI irritation at high doses

nausea, headache 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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