Snow Lotus Flower vs Plai

Side-by-side comparison of medicinal herbs

Herb

Snow Lotus Flower

Saussurea laniceps

Musculoskeletal

Zingiber cassumunar

Musculoskeletal

Snow Lotus Flower

❌ Not recommended in pregnancy

❌ Not recommended while nursing

Plai

❌ Not recommended in pregnancy

❌ Not recommended while nursing

Description

A rare high-altitude herb from the Himalayas used in Tibetan medicine for joint pain and uterine tonic.

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

Active Compounds

hispidulin, luteolin, rutin, syringin

cassumunarins, phenylbutenoids, zerumbone, terpenes

Traditional Uses

arthritis, cold pain, uterine weakness, altitude fatigue

muscle pain, arthritis, sprain, inflammation

Modern Uses

anti-inflammatory, analgesic, immunomodulatory

anti-inflammatory, analgesic, antispasmodic, muscle relaxant

Adult Dosage

3-9g dried herb daily

Topical balm. Internal: 3-6g daily

Contraindications

pregnancy in large doses

pregnancy topically, broken skin

Side Effects

may cause uterine contractions

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