Bai Bu Root vs Lentibularia vulgaris

Side-by-side comparison of medicinal herbs

Herb

Bai Bu Root

Stemona sessilifolia

Respiratory

Utricularia vulgaris

Respiratory

Bai Bu Root

❌ Not recommended in pregnancy

❌ Not recommended while nursing

Lentibularia vulgaris

❌ Not recommended in pregnancy

❌ Not recommended while nursing

Description

TCM herb that moistens lungs, stops cough, and kills parasites; used for chronic cough and topical for lice and scabies.

Aquatic carnivorous plant; used in traditional Asian folk medicine for respiratory conditions.

Active Compounds

stemonamine, protostemonine, stemofoline, tuberostemonine, neopaniculamine

flavonoids, tannins, saponins, mucilage

Traditional Uses

Moistens lung and stops cough, Kills parasites topically, Chronic cough and bronchitis, Skin parasites

cough, respiratory conditions, skin conditions

Modern Uses

Antitussive, Antiparasitic, Antibacterial, Anti-inflammatory

expectorant, anti-inflammatory

Adult Dosage

3-9g dried; topical 10-20g in water wash

3-5g dried plant tea 2x/day

Contraindications

Spleen cold deficiency with diarrhea, Pregnancy caution

pregnancy

Side Effects

GI irritation

mild GI upset

Drug Interactions

0 known interactions

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

Sources: WHO Monographs · NCCIH · PubMed · Commission E