Bhumyamalaki vs Doku Chini

Side-by-side comparison of medicinal herbs

Herb

Bhumyamalaki

Phyllanthus amarus

Liver Support

Coscinium fenestratum

Liver Support

Bhumyamalaki

❌ Not recommended in pregnancy

❌ Not recommended while nursing

Doku Chini

❌ Not recommended in pregnancy

❌ Not recommended while nursing

Description

Annual herb found throughout tropical regions; closely related to P. niruri; used extensively in Ayurveda for liver protection and viral hepatitis.

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

Active Compounds

phyllanthin, hypophyllanthin, corilagin, geraniin, ellagic acid

berberine, palmatine, jatrorrhizine, thaliphine

Traditional Uses

Liver protection in Ayurveda, Hepatitis B and jaundice, Kidney stones, Diabetes management in traditional use

liver conditions, diabetes, infections, digestive conditions

Modern Uses

Hepatoprotective (hepatitis B research), Antiviral, Diuretic, Blood sugar regulation

antimicrobial, hypoglycemic, hepatoprotective, anti-inflammatory

Adult Dosage

3–5 g dried herb as tea; 500 mg extract 3x daily

3-6g dried stem daily

Contraindications

Pregnancy, Anticoagulant medications

pregnancy, cold deficiency conditions

Side Effects

GI upset, Blood thinning potential

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