Abuta Grandifolia vs Dok Khem

Side-by-side comparison of medicinal herbs

Herb

Abuta Grandifolia

Abuta grandifolia

Womens Health

Ixora chinensis

Womens Health

Abuta Grandifolia

❌ Not recommended in pregnancy

❌ Not recommended while nursing

Dok Khem

❌ Not recommended in pregnancy

❌ Not recommended while nursing

Description

Woody vine of the Amazon used by indigenous peoples and traditional midwives for female reproductive conditions, pain management, and fever.

An ornamental shrub used in Thai traditional medicine for menstrual disorders and hypertension.

Active Compounds

hayatinin, cissampeline, berberine, alkaloids, flavonoids

rubiadin, nordamnacanthal, anthocyanins, flavonoids

Traditional Uses

menstrual disorders, childbirth support, fever, pain, urinary conditions

menstrual disorders, hypertension, fever, rheumatism

Modern Uses

antispasmodic, anti-inflammatory, analgesic, diuretic

antihypertensive, anti-inflammatory, analgesic

Adult Dosage

2–4g bark or leaf tea or 30 drops tincture 3x daily

6-15g flower or root daily

Contraindications

pregnancy (uterotonic at high doses), anticoagulants, children

pregnancy

Side Effects

nausea, uterine contractions

generally well tolerated

Drug Interactions

0 known interactions

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

Sources: WHO Monographs · NCCIH · PubMed · Commission E