Shigru vs Plai

Side-by-side comparison of medicinal herbs

Herb

Shigru

Moringa oleifera (seeds/bark)

Musculoskeletal

Zingiber cassumunar

Musculoskeletal

Shigru

❌ Not recommended in pregnancy

❌ Not recommended while nursing

Plai

❌ Not recommended in pregnancy

❌ Not recommended while nursing

Description

Ayurvedic bark and seed preparation of moringa with anti-inflammatory and anti-arthritic properties.

A Thai ginger species used as the primary anti-inflammatory and muscle relaxant herb in Thai massage therapy.

Active Compounds

isothiocyanates, glucosinolates, niazinin, kaempferol, phenolic acids

cassumunarins, phenylbutenoids, zerumbone, terpenes

Traditional Uses

Ayurvedic arthritis remedy, anti-inflammatory, rheumatism treatment

muscle pain, arthritis, sprain, inflammation

Modern Uses

anti-arthritic, anti-inflammatory, analgesic, antimicrobial

anti-inflammatory, analgesic, antispasmodic, muscle relaxant

Adult Dosage

500mg-1g extract or 2-5g bark powder daily

Topical balm. Internal: 3-6g daily

Contraindications

pregnancy in high doses, blood thinners

pregnancy topically, broken skin

Side Effects

GI upset, hypoglycemia

skin sensitization with prolonged topical use

Drug Interactions

0 known interactions

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

Sources: WHO Monographs · NCCIH · PubMed · Commission E