Temu Giring vs Fomes Fomentarius

Side-by-side comparison of medicinal herbs

Herb

Temu Giring

Curcuma heyneana

Skin and Topical

Fomes fomentarius

Skin and Topical

Temu Giring

❌ Not recommended in pregnancy

❌ Not recommended while nursing

Fomes Fomentarius

❌ Not recommended in pregnancy

❌ Not recommended while nursing

Description

An Indonesian Jamu herb used for skin health, slimming formulas, and as a blood purifier.

A bracket fungus used across Northern Europe and Siberia traditionally as tinder and in folk medicine.

Active Compounds

essential oils, flavonoids, terpenes

fomentarins, polyphenols, triterpenoids

Traditional Uses

skin brightening, weight management, blood purification

wound healing, hemostasis, immune support, inflammation

Modern Uses

antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, skin lightening

hemostatic, anti-inflammatory, immunostimulant

Adult Dosage

3-9g dried rhizome daily

1-3g extract daily

Contraindications

pregnancy

autoimmune conditions

Side Effects

generally well tolerated

Drug Interactions

0 known interactions

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

Sources: WHO Monographs · NCCIH · PubMed · Commission E