Bhumi Amla vs Doku Chini

Side-by-side comparison of medicinal herbs

Herb

Bhumi Amla

Phyllanthus urinaria

Liver Support

Doku Chini

Coscinium fenestratum

Liver Support

⚠️ Pregnancy & Nursing Warnings

Bhumi Amla

❌ Not recommended in pregnancy

❌ Not recommended while nursing

Doku Chini

❌ Not recommended in pregnancy

❌ Not recommended while nursing

Description

A cousin of Phyllanthus niruri used across tropical regions for liver protection, urinary disorders, and diabetes; widely used in Indonesian traditional medicine as Meniran.

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

Active Compounds

Phyllanthin, Niranthin, Quercetin, Ellagic acid

berberine, palmatine, jatrorrhizine, thaliphine

Traditional Uses

Liver protection and jaundice, Urinary infections and kidney support, Diabetes management

liver conditions, diabetes, infections, digestive conditions

Modern Uses

Hepatoprotective, UTI support, Hypoglycemic

antimicrobial, hypoglycemic, hepatoprotective, anti-inflammatory

Adult Dosage

300-500mg extract or 3-6g herb decoction twice daily

3-6g dried stem daily

Contraindications

Avoid in pregnancy

pregnancy, cold deficiency conditions

Side Effects

Mild GI discomfort, Hypoglycemia

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

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