Bi Xie vs Pipsissewa Herb

Side-by-side comparison of medicinal herbs

Herb

Bi Xie

Dioscorea hypoglauca

Urinary

Chimaphila maculata

Urinary

Bi Xie

✅ Generally safe in pregnancy

❌ Not recommended while nursing

Pipsissewa Herb

❌ Not recommended in pregnancy

❌ Not recommended while nursing

Description

TCM herb that separates the clear from turbid in urination.

Spotted species of pipsissewa; Native American antireumatic and urinary herb similar to C. umbellata.

Active Compounds

Diosgenin, Steroidal saponins, Dioscin

chimaphilin, arbutin, ericolin, tannins, methyl salicylate

Traditional Uses

Turbid urination, Vaginal discharge, Skin lesions, Joint pain

Rheumatism and arthritis, Urinary tract infections, Skin conditions, Native American tonic

Modern Uses

Urinary clarifier, Anti-fungal, Anti-rheumatic

Urinary antiseptic, Anti-inflammatory, Antioxidant

Adult Dosage

9-15g in decoction daily

1-2g dried herb

Contraindications

Kidney yin deficiency

Kidney disease, Pregnancy caution

Side Effects

Mild GI upset

GI effects in large doses

Drug Interactions

0 known interactions

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

Sources: WHO Monographs · NCCIH · PubMed · Commission E