Acanthopanax Sessiliflorus vs Pfaffia Paniculata

Side-by-side comparison of medicinal herbs

Herb

Acanthopanax Sessiliflorus

Eleutherococcus sessiliflorus

Adaptogen

Pfaffia Paniculata

Pfaffia paniculata

Adaptogen

⚠️ Pregnancy & Nursing Warnings

Acanthopanax Sessiliflorus

❌ Not recommended in pregnancy

❌ Not recommended while nursing

Pfaffia Paniculata

❌ Not recommended in pregnancy

❌ Not recommended while nursing

Description

Shrub native to Northeast Asia used in Korean traditional medicine (Hanbang) as an adaptogen for fatigue, immune support, and musculoskeletal conditions.

Adaptogenic application of suma root; pfaffosides and beta-ecdysterone reduce inflammatory cytokines and modulate the immune response; anti-fatigue and anabolic properties.

Active Compounds

sessiloside, acanthosides, eleutherosides, flavonoids

Beta-ecdysterone, Pfaffosides, Germanium, Saponins

Traditional Uses

fatigue, immune support, joint pain, musculoskeletal, stress resistance

Adaptogen in Amazonian traditional medicine, Anti-fatigue tonic, Immune support

Modern Uses

adaptogen, immunomodulation, anti-inflammatory, antirheumatic

Adaptogenic for stress reduction, Immune modulation, Anti-inflammatory

Adult Dosage

9–15g bark decoction or 300–500mg extract daily

500mg-1g extract twice daily

Contraindications

pregnancy, children, acute infections

Avoid in hormone-sensitive conditions

Side Effects

mild digestive upset, headache

Mild GI disturbance, Hormonal effects

Drug Interactions

0 known interactions

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

Sources: WHO Monographs · NCCIH · PubMed · Commission E

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