Apocynum Venetum vs Jue Ming Zi

Side-by-side comparison of medicinal herbs

Herb

Apocynum Venetum

Apocynum venetum

Cardiovascular

Cassia obtusifolia

Cardiovascular

Apocynum Venetum

❌ Not recommended in pregnancy

❌ Not recommended while nursing

Jue Ming Zi

❌ Not recommended in pregnancy

❌ Not recommended while nursing

Description

Chinese shrub leaf used in TCM for hypertension, anxiety, and liver conditions; widely consumed as a herbal tea.

Seeds used in TCM to clear liver heat, improve vision, moisten the intestines, and treat hypertension and constipation.

Active Compounds

cymarin, apocynin, chlorogenic acid, quercetin

chrysophanol, emodin, obtusin, chrysoobtusin, naphthopyrone glycosides

Traditional Uses

treatment of hypertension in TCM, anxiety and insomnia remedy, liver heat clearing herb

liver heat, red eyes, hypertension, constipation, headache

Modern Uses

antihypertensive, anxiolytic, antioxidant

antihypertensive, laxative, cholesterol reduction, eye health

Adult Dosage

3-6g dried leaf as tea or 200mg extract 2x/day

9–15g dry-fried seeds as tea

Contraindications

hypotension, anticoagulants, pregnancy

pregnancy, diarrhea, hypotension

Side Effects

hypotension, mild sedation

loose stools, diarrhea with high doses, hypotension

Drug Interactions

0 known interactions

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

Sources: WHO Monographs · NCCIH · PubMed · Commission E