Bai Tou Weng vs Embelia Ribes

Side-by-side comparison of medicinal herbs

Herb

Bai Tou Weng

Pulsatilla chinensis

Antimicrobial

Embelia ribes

Antimicrobial

Bai Tou Weng

❌ Not recommended in pregnancy

❌ Not recommended while nursing

Embelia Ribes

❌ Not recommended in pregnancy

❌ Not recommended while nursing

Description

TCM herb used to clear heat and toxins, cool blood, and treat amoebic dysentery and infectious diarrhea.

Woody climber of South and Southeast Asia used in Ayurvedic medicine as the primary anthelmintic herb for intestinal worm expulsion.

Active Compounds

anemonin, protoanemonin, ranunculin, saponins, tannins

embelin, vilangin, rapanone, quercitol, alkaloids

Traditional Uses

Amoebic dysentery, Infectious diarrhea, Blood in stools, Hemorrhoids

intestinal worms, constipation, skin diseases, toothache, analgesic

Modern Uses

Antibacterial activity, Antiprotozoal effects, Anti-inflammatory properties, Astringent action

anthelmintic, antimicrobial, anti-inflammatory, analgesic

Adult Dosage

6-15g dried root daily; 500mg extract

3–6g fruit powder or 200mg extract daily

Contraindications

Cold diarrhea, Pregnancy

pregnancy, children under 6, excessive use

Side Effects

Nausea, Diarrhea if used in wrong pattern

nausea, 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