Zingiber montanum vs Katrafay Malagasy

Side-by-side comparison of medicinal herbs

Herb

Zingiber montanum

Musculoskeletal

Cedrelopsis grevei

Musculoskeletal

Zingiber montanum

❌ Not recommended in pregnancy

❌ Not recommended while nursing

Katrafay Malagasy

❌ Not recommended in pregnancy

❌ Not recommended while nursing

Description

Southeast Asian highland ginger used in traditional medicine similarly to Cassumunar ginger.

Malagasy traditional bark for pain, fatigue, and recovery.

Active Compounds

camphor, cineole, terpinen-4-ol, alpha-pinene, phenylbutadienes

Sesquiterpenes, Ishwarone, Copaborneol, Cryptomerione

Traditional Uses

muscle pain, anti-inflammatory, rheumatism, digestive disorders

Fatigue, Muscle pain, Post-partum recovery, Rheumatism, Fever

Modern Uses

anti-inflammatory, analgesic, antimicrobial

Anti-fatigue, Anti-inflammatory, Analgesic, Tonic

Adult Dosage

Topical as needed; 3-6g rhizome internally

Topical: diluted essential oil for massage; Tea: 2-3g bark decoction

Contraindications

pregnancy large internal doses

Pregnancy, Nursing

Side Effects

skin irritation topically

Skin irritation

Drug Interactions

0 known interactions

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

Sources: WHO Monographs · NCCIH · PubMed · Commission E