Tejpat vs Artemisia judaica

Side-by-side comparison of medicinal herbs

Herb

Tejpat

Cinnamomum tamala

Digestive

Digestive

Tejpat

✅ Generally safe in pregnancy

✅ Generally safe while nursing

Artemisia judaica

❌ Not recommended in pregnancy

❌ Not recommended while nursing

Description

South Asian bay leaf used as a culinary and medicinal herb in Ayurveda for digestive conditions, diabetes management, and joint pain.

Middle Eastern desert Artemisia; significant in traditional Arab and Jewish medicine.

Active Compounds

eugenol, linalool, methyl cinnamate, tannins, flavonoids

artabsin, davanone, isoartabsin, flavonoids, thujone, cineole

Traditional Uses

Digestive complaints, Diabetes management, Joint pain, Respiratory conditions

digestive disorders, diabetes, infections, malaria, skin conditions

Modern Uses

Digestive stimulation, Antidiabetic activity, Anti-inflammatory effects, Antimicrobial properties

antidiabetic, antimicrobial, anti-inflammatory, antiparasitic

Adult Dosage

Leaves in food daily; powder 1-2g daily; leaf tea 1-2 cups

2-4g dried herb or 1-2ml tincture daily

Contraindications

Pregnancy large medicinal doses, Allergy to Lauraceae

pregnancy, epilepsy, liver disease

Side Effects

Mild GI effects

GI upset, thujone neurological effects 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