Bai He vs Duoc Lieu Trinh Nu

Side-by-side comparison of medicinal herbs

Herb

Bai He

Lilium lancifolium

Nervine

Mimosa pudica

Nervine

Bai He

❌ Not recommended in pregnancy

❌ Not recommended while nursing

Duoc Lieu Trinh Nu

❌ Not recommended in pregnancy

❌ Not recommended while nursing

Description

A TCM herb that nourishes lung yin and calms the heart-mind, used for cough and anxiety.

The sensitive plant used in Vietnamese medicine for insomnia, anxiety, and as an anti-inflammatory.

Active Compounds

colchicine, regaogenin, tuliposides, flavonoids

mimosine, crocetin, alkaloids, flavonoids

Traditional Uses

lung yin deficiency, cough, anxiety, insomnia

insomnia, anxiety, rheumatism, urinary conditions

Modern Uses

demulcent, anxiolytic, anti-inflammatory

sedative, anxiolytic, anti-inflammatory

Adult Dosage

9-30g daily

6-15g dried herb tea daily

Contraindications

cold conditions

pregnancy

Side Effects

generally well tolerated

sedation

Drug Interactions

0 known interactions

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

Sources: WHO Monographs · NCCIH · PubMed · Commission E