Temu Putih vs Enoki Mushroom

Side-by-side comparison of medicinal herbs

Herb

Temu Putih

Curcuma zedoaria var.

Immune Support

Flammulina filiformis

Immune Support

Temu Putih

❌ Not recommended in pregnancy

❌ Not recommended while nursing

Enoki Mushroom

✅ Generally safe in pregnancy

✅ Generally safe while nursing

Description

Indonesian and Thai traditional herb from zedoary family used in Jamu formulations for immunity.

Popular East Asian edible mushroom used in Japanese and Chinese folk medicine as immune tonic and now studied for cancer-fighting compounds.

Active Compounds

curcumin (low), essential oils, germacrone, furanodienones, zedoarone

flammulin, proflamin, beta-glucans, ergosterol, polysaccharides

Traditional Uses

Indonesian Jamu immune herb, Thai traditional medicine, post-partum Jamu

Immune tonic in Japanese folk medicine, Cancer support in Japanese Kampo tradition, Digestive conditions, Longevity food

Modern Uses

immune support, anti-inflammatory, antimicrobial, digestive

Immunomodulatory, Antitumor research, Antioxidant, Anti-inflammatory

Adult Dosage

2-5g rhizome daily

Eat freely as food; 500mg-1g standardized extract daily

Contraindications

pregnancy, blood thinners

Raw mushroom mildly toxic (flammutoxin), Autoimmune conditions with extracts

Side Effects

GI irritation

Gastrointestinal upset with raw consumption

Drug Interactions

0 known interactions

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

Sources: WHO Monographs · NCCIH · PubMed · Commission E