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Zingiber cassumunar
This herb is NOT recommended during pregnancy due to potential risks to the developing fetus.
This herb is NOT recommended while breastfeeding as effects on infants are unknown.
Consult your healthcare provider before use.
A Thai ginger species used as the primary anti-inflammatory and muscle relaxant herb in Thai massage therapy.
A Thai ginger species used as the primary anti-inflammatory and muscle relaxant herb in Thai massage therapy. Key active compounds include cassumunarins, phenylbutenoids, zerumbone.
cassumunarins, along with phenylbutenoids and zerumbone, are the primary bioactive compounds in Plai. These compounds modulates NF-κB and COX-2 inflammatory pathways, acts on pain pathways via anti-inflammatory and neuroactive effects.
Anti-inflammatory
Limited clinical evidence; primarily supported by traditional use and preliminary studies
Analgesic
Limited clinical evidence; primarily supported by traditional use and preliminary studies
Antispasmodic
Muscle relaxant
Muscle pain
Based on traditional use; clinical evidence limited
Arthritis
Based on traditional use; clinical evidence limited
Sprain
Based on traditional use; clinical evidence limited
Inflammation
Based on traditional use; clinical evidence limited
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