Alisma Oriental vs Restharrow

Side-by-side comparison of medicinal herbs

Herb

Alisma Oriental

Alisma orientale

Urinary

Ononis spinosa

Urinary

Alisma Oriental

❌ Not recommended in pregnancy

❌ Not recommended while nursing

Restharrow

❌ Not recommended in pregnancy

❌ Not recommended while nursing

Description

East Asian water plantain used in TCM and Kampo for diuresis, kidney conditions, and lipid regulation; key component of many classical formulas.

European folk herb used as a diuretic for kidney stones, gout, and urinary conditions; traditional German Commission E approved herb.

Active Compounds

alisol A, alisol B, alisol C, alismoxide, polysaccharides

ononetin, formononetin, ononin, liquiritigenin, tannins

Traditional Uses

Urinary disorders, Edema, Kidney conditions, Lipid excess

Urinary gravel, Kidney conditions, Gout, Edema

Modern Uses

Diuretic activity, Lipid-lowering effects, Anti-inflammatory properties, Blood pressure reduction

Diuretic activity, Anti-inflammatory effects, Uricosuric properties

Adult Dosage

9-15g dried rhizome daily; 500mg extract twice daily

Root tea: 2-3 cups daily; 1-2ml tincture 3x daily

Contraindications

Kidney deficiency patterns, Pregnancy

Pregnancy (diuretic), Kidney inflammation (acute)

Side Effects

Electrolyte imbalance with prolonged use

Mild digestive effects, Possible estrogen-like effects (isoflavones)

Drug Interactions

0 known interactions

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

Sources: WHO Monographs · NCCIH · PubMed · Commission E