Cimicifuga foetida vs Cimicifuga heracleifolia

Side-by-side comparison of medicinal herbs

Herb

Cimicifuga foetida

Anti-inflammatory

Anti-inflammatory

Cimicifuga foetida

❌ Not recommended in pregnancy

❌ Not recommended while nursing

Cimicifuga heracleifolia

❌ Not recommended in pregnancy

❌ Not recommended while nursing

Description

A TCM herb used to clear heat, detoxify, and lift yang qi; used for headaches and gum diseases.

TCM herb that releases exterior and raises yang; used for prolapse, headache, and skin eruptions.

Active Compounds

cimicifugoside, ferulic acid, isoferulic acid, salicylates

cimigenol, actein, cimiracemoside, caffeic acid, ferulic acid, isoferulic acid

Traditional Uses

Clear heat and detoxify, Lift yang qi, Treat headache and gum disease

fever, headache, toothache, skin eruptions, organ prolapse

Modern Uses

Anti-inflammatory activity, Antipyretic research, Analgesic use

antipyretic, analgesic, anti-inflammatory, anti-tumor

Adult Dosage

3-9g dried rhizome daily

3-9g dried root or 300mg extract daily

Contraindications

Pregnancy caution, Yin deficiency with ascending fire

yin deficiency heat, yang excess conditions, pregnancy high doses

Side Effects

Nausea, Headache at high doses

GI upset, rash

Drug Interactions

0 known interactions

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Sources: WHO Monographs · NCCIH · PubMed · Commission E