Tsaang Gubat vs Aucklandia lappa

Side-by-side comparison of medicinal herbs

Herb

Tsaang Gubat

Carmona retusa

Digestive

Digestive

Tsaang Gubat

✅ Generally safe in pregnancy

✅ Generally safe while nursing

Aucklandia lappa

❌ Not recommended in pregnancy

❌ Not recommended while nursing

Description

A DOH-endorsed Filipino herb for abdominal pain, diarrhea, and as a dental mouthwash.

Fragrant TCM herb that moves liver and spleen qi; used for abdominal pain and digestive stagnation.

Active Compounds

catechin, epicatechin, flavonoids, tannins

costunolide, dehydrocostus lactone, aplotaxene, cynaropicrin, inulin

Traditional Uses

abdominal pain, diarrhea, dental hygiene, intestinal spasms

abdominal pain, digestive stagnation, nausea, liver qi stagnation

Modern Uses

antispasmodic, astringent, antimicrobial

carminative, antispasmodic, anti-inflammatory, prokinetic

Adult Dosage

9-15g dried leaves as tea daily

1.5-6g dried root or 200mg extract daily

Contraindications

constipation

yin deficiency heat, excessive fire conditions

Side Effects

generally well tolerated

GI upset, generally safe at therapeutic doses

Drug Interactions

0 known interactions

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Sources: WHO Monographs · NCCIH · PubMed · Commission E