Arctium minus vs Macaranga Tanarius

Side-by-side comparison of medicinal herbs

Herb

Arctium minus

Liver Support

Macaranga Tanarius

Macaranga tanarius

Liver Support

⚠️ Pregnancy & Nursing Warnings

Arctium minus

❌ Not recommended in pregnancy

✅ Generally safe while nursing

Macaranga Tanarius

❌ Not recommended in pregnancy

❌ Not recommended while nursing

Description

Widespread burdock with similar properties to A. lappa used interchangeably in folk medicine.

Fast-growing pioneer tree of Southeast Asian forests used in Philippine and Indonesian traditional medicine for wound healing, skin conditions, and liver support.

Active Compounds

arctiin, inulin, polyacetylenes, tannins

tanariflavanones, macarangaflavones, flavonoids, tannins

Traditional Uses

Skin conditions in European folk medicine, Liver support, Blood purification

wound healing, skin conditions, liver disorders, inflammation, ulcers

Modern Uses

Hepatoprotective effects, Prebiotic inulin, Anti-inflammatory

wound healing, anti-inflammatory, hepatoprotective, antimicrobial

Adult Dosage

3-6 g dried root as tea; 2-4 ml tincture

Bark or leaf decoction 200ml 2x daily or topical leaf paste

Contraindications

Pregnancy, Ragweed allergy

pregnancy, allergy

Side Effects

Allergic reactions, GI upset

mild digestive upset

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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