Prai

Zingiber cassumunar

Evidence: CFamily: Zingiberaceae

Pregnancy:CautionChildren:Caution

Thai traditional medicine staple for musculoskeletal pain, sprains, inflammation, and asthma. Contains compound D (DMPBD) with strong anti-inflammatory activity. Applied as hot compress (luk prakob) in Thai massage.

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Interactions: Blood thinners, NSAIDs.

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Blood thinners, NSAIDs.

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Skin irritation from essential oil. GI upset if ingested.

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