Chrysanthemum Bai Ju vs Physalis peruviana

Side-by-side comparison of medicinal herbs

Herb

Chrysanthemum Bai Ju

Chrysanthemum morifolium albus

Antioxidant

Antioxidant

Description

White variety of cultivated chrysanthemum; gentler than yellow; specifically for nourishing liver yin and brightening eyes.

Andean fruit with withanolides; anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties; dried berries as superfood.

Active Compounds

luteolin, apigenin, acacetin, chlorogenic acid, camphor

withanolides, physalins, vitamin C, carotenoids, flavonoids

Traditional Uses

Liver yin nourishing, Eye brightening and vision support, Headache from liver yin deficiency, Cooling and calming

cancer support, diabetes, liver conditions, inflammation, food

Modern Uses

Vision support, Antioxidant, Anti-inflammatory, Liver support

anti-cancer (withanolides), anti-diabetic, antioxidant, anti-inflammatory

Adult Dosage

9-15g dried flowers

As food; 500mg extract 2x/day

Contraindications

Spleen deficiency with diarrhea

nightshade sensitivity, pregnancy (high withanolide doses)

Side Effects

Mild GI effects

GI upset with excess

Drug Interactions

0 known interactions

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

Sources: WHO Monographs · NCCIH · PubMed · Commission E