Bauhinia tomentosa vs Doku Chini

Side-by-side comparison of medicinal herbs

Herb

Bauhinia tomentosa

Liver Support

Coscinium fenestratum

Liver Support

Bauhinia tomentosa

❌ Not recommended in pregnancy

❌ Not recommended while nursing

Doku Chini

❌ Not recommended in pregnancy

❌ Not recommended while nursing

Description

Asian and African Bauhinia used in traditional medicine for liver conditions, diabetes, and skin diseases.

A highly valued Thai and Ayurvedic vine rich in berberine used for liver, diabetes, and infections.

Active Compounds

kaempferol, quercetin, tannins, flavonoids

berberine, palmatine, jatrorrhizine, thaliphine

Traditional Uses

Liver conditions in Asian folk medicine, Diabetes management, Skin diseases

liver conditions, diabetes, infections, digestive conditions

Modern Uses

Hepatoprotective effects, Antidiabetic, Anti-inflammatory

antimicrobial, hypoglycemic, hepatoprotective, anti-inflammatory

Adult Dosage

5-10 g bark or leaf decoction

3-6g dried stem daily

Contraindications

Pregnancy, Diabetes medications

pregnancy, cold deficiency conditions

Side Effects

Hypoglycemia, GI upset

generally well tolerated

Drug Interactions

0 known interactions

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

Sources: WHO Monographs · NCCIH · PubMed · Commission E