Smilax regelii vs Kunyit Jamu

Side-by-side comparison of medicinal herbs

Herb

Smilax regelii

Anti-inflammatory

Curcuma domestica

Anti-inflammatory

Smilax regelii

❌ Not recommended in pregnancy

❌ Not recommended while nursing

Kunyit Jamu

✅ Generally safe in pregnancy

✅ Generally safe while nursing

Description

Mexican and Central American climbing vine with large roots, major commercial sarsaparilla source.

Indonesian turmeric used in daily Jamu wellness drinks.

Active Compounds

sarsaponin, smilagenin, sitosterol, steroidal saponins, flavonoids

Curcumin, Demethoxycurcumin, Turmerones, Ar-turmerone

Traditional Uses

Traditional Mexican Mesoamerican medicine for rheumatism and skin diseases, Historical treatment for syphilis and as blood tonic

Inflammation, Skin health, Digestive aid, Menstrual regulation

Modern Uses

Anti-inflammatory, Blood purifier, Skin disease, Prebiotic gut support

Anti-inflammatory, Antioxidant, Digestive support

Adult Dosage

Tea: 1-4g root per cup 3x/day

2-4g fresh grated or 500mg extract daily

Contraindications

Pregnancy in high doses, Kidney conditions

Gallstones, Bile duct obstruction, Anticoagulants, Surgery

Side Effects

Mild gastrointestinal effects, Diuretic

GI upset, Yellow staining

Drug Interactions

0 known interactions

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

Sources: WHO Monographs · NCCIH · PubMed · Commission E