Celastrus orbiculatus vs Dashamula Indian

Side-by-side comparison of medicinal herbs

Herb

Celastrus orbiculatus

Anti-inflammatory

Ten-root Ayurvedic formula

Anti-inflammatory

Celastrus orbiculatus

❌ Not recommended in pregnancy

❌ Not recommended while nursing

Dashamula Indian

❌ Not recommended in pregnancy

❌ Not recommended while nursing

Description

Invasive Asian vine naturalized in North America, used in Chinese folk medicine for arthritis and cancer.

Ayurvedic ten-root formula for inflammation, pain, and Vata disorders.

Active Compounds

celastrol, wilforic acid, flavonoids, alkaloids

Multiple alkaloids, Tannins, Flavonoids, Saponins from 10 roots

Traditional Uses

Traditional Chinese folk medicine for arthritis and pain, Used in Korean medicine for cancer and inflammation

Arthritis, Back pain, Sciatica, Post-partum recovery, Inflammation

Modern Uses

Anti-inflammatory research, Anticancer activity of celastrol, Joint pain relief, Neuroprotection research

Anti-inflammatory, Analgesic, Vata-pacifying, Post-partum tonic

Adult Dosage

Tea: 5g bark per cup 2x/day

3-6g powder decoction or 500mg extract 2-3x daily

Contraindications

Pregnancy, Autoimmune conditions, Immunosuppressants

Pregnancy (some individual herbs), Pitta excess

Side Effects

Gastrointestinal upset, Potential toxicity at high doses

GI upset, Drowsiness

Drug Interactions

0 known interactions

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Sources: WHO Monographs · NCCIH · PubMed · Commission E