Chamaecrista fasciculata vs Gardenia jasminoides

Side-by-side comparison of medicinal herbs

Herb

Chamaecrista fasciculata

Anti-inflammatory

Anti-inflammatory

Chamaecrista fasciculata

❌ Not recommended in pregnancy

❌ Not recommended while nursing

Gardenia jasminoides

❌ Not recommended in pregnancy

❌ Not recommended while nursing

Description

North American prairie legume; used by Native Americans for fever and fatigue; nitrogen-fixing ground cover.

TCM herb Zhi Zi; clears heat, drains fire, cools blood; anti-inflammatory and used for jaundice.

Active Compounds

anthraquinones, flavonoids, tannins

genipin, gardenoside, chlorogenic acid, flavonoids, crocin

Traditional Uses

fever, fatigue, faintness, snakebite (folk)

fever, jaundice, urinary infections, nose bleeding, insomnia

Modern Uses

antipyretic, restorative tonic

anti-inflammatory, hepatoprotective, antidiabetic (genipin), hemostatic, sedative

Adult Dosage

3-5g dried herb tea 2x/day

6-10g dried fruit tea 2x/day; 300mg extract

Contraindications

pregnancy

spleen and stomach cold deficiency, diarrhea, pregnancy

Side Effects

mild laxative effect, GI upset

GI upset, diarrhea, cold-type digestive conditions

Drug Interactions

0 known interactions

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

Sources: WHO Monographs · NCCIH · PubMed · Commission E