Artemisia lactiflora vs Sappanwood

Side-by-side comparison of medicinal herbs

Herb

Artemisia lactiflora

Womens Health

Caesalpinia sappan

Womens Health

Artemisia lactiflora

❌ Not recommended in pregnancy

❌ Not recommended while nursing

Sappanwood

❌ Not recommended in pregnancy

❌ Not recommended while nursing

Description

Asian ornamental Artemisia used in TCM for menstrual conditions and liver stagnation.

Thai and Chinese medicinal heartwood used to invigorate blood, resolve stasis, and reduce swelling.

Active Compounds

sesquiterpenes, flavonoids, coumarins

brazilin, sappanchalcone, 3-deoxysappanone, protosappanin

Traditional Uses

Menstrual conditions in TCM, Liver Qi stagnation, Blood stasis

blood stasis, menstrual disorders, wound swelling, infections

Modern Uses

Emmenagogue effects, Anti-inflammatory, Blood circulation

antiplatelet, anti-inflammatory, antimicrobial, analgesic

Adult Dosage

3-9 g dried herb as decoction

3-9g heartwood daily

Contraindications

Pregnancy - emmenagogue, Anticoagulants

pregnancy, bleeding disorders

Side Effects

GI upset, Uterine stimulation

anticoagulant effect

Drug Interactions

0 known interactions

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Sources: WHO Monographs · NCCIH · PubMed · Commission E