Chuchuhuasi vs Dashamula Indian

Side-by-side comparison of medicinal herbs

Herb

Chuchuhuasi

Maytenus macrocarpa

Anti-inflammatory

Ten-root Ayurvedic formula

Anti-inflammatory

Chuchuhuasi

❌ Not recommended in pregnancy

❌ Not recommended while nursing

Dashamula Indian

❌ Not recommended in pregnancy

❌ Not recommended while nursing

Description

A large Amazonian tree whose bark is used as a powerful anti-inflammatory and immune tonic throughout Peru.

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

Active Compounds

Mayteine, Maytansine, Pristimerin, Friedelin

Multiple alkaloids, Tannins, Flavonoids, Saponins from 10 roots

Traditional Uses

Arthritis, Back pain, Immune tonic, Digestive support

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

Modern Uses

Anti-inflammatory, Analgesic, Immune modulation

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

Adult Dosage

1-3ml bark tincture 2-3x daily

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

Contraindications

Pregnancy, Autoimmune conditions

Pregnancy (some individual herbs), Pitta excess

Side Effects

GI upset, Dizziness

GI upset, Drowsiness

Drug Interactions

0 known interactions

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Sources: WHO Monographs · NCCIH · PubMed · Commission E