Bach Ma Truong Son vs Nhan Sam Vietnam

Side-by-side comparison of medicinal herbs

Herb

Bach Ma Truong Son

Dioscorea persimilis

Adaptogen

Panax vietnamensis

Adaptogen

Bach Ma Truong Son

✅ Generally safe in pregnancy

✅ Generally safe while nursing

Nhan Sam Vietnam

❌ Not recommended in pregnancy

❌ Not recommended while nursing

Description

Vietnamese mountain yam used in traditional medicine as an adaptogen and for digestive and kidney support.

The most valuable Vietnamese medicinal herb, grown only in the Ngoc Linh mountains, with highest ginsenoside content.

Active Compounds

diosgenin, dioscin, saponins, starch

ginsenoside MR2, majonoside R2, ginsenoside Rb1, Rg1

Traditional Uses

kidney weakness, digestive conditions, fatigue, adaptogen

fatigue, immune weakness, cognitive decline, adaptogen

Modern Uses

adaptogenic, nutritive, digestive, anti-inflammatory

adaptogenic, immunomodulatory, anti-stress, nootropic

Adult Dosage

9-30g rhizome daily

200-400mg extract daily

Contraindications

excess conditions

insomnia from excess, hormone-sensitive conditions

Side Effects

generally well tolerated

insomnia, palpitations

Drug Interactions

0 known interactions

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

Sources: WHO Monographs · NCCIH · PubMed · Commission E