Cirsium japonicum vs Jue Ming Zi

Side-by-side comparison of medicinal herbs

Herb

Cirsium japonicum

Cardiovascular

Cassia obtusifolia

Cardiovascular

Cirsium japonicum

❌ Not recommended in pregnancy

❌ Not recommended while nursing

Jue Ming Zi

❌ Not recommended in pregnancy

❌ Not recommended while nursing

Description

East Asian medicinal thistle used in TCM for hemostasis and blood stasis conditions.

Seeds used in TCM to clear liver heat, improve vision, moisten the intestines, and treat hypertension and constipation.

Active Compounds

pectolinarin, luteolin, apigenin, linarin, stigmasterol, beta-sitosterol

chrysophanol, emodin, obtusin, chrysoobtusin, naphthopyrone glycosides

Traditional Uses

bleeding disorders, blood stasis, boils, hypertension, liver conditions

liver heat, red eyes, hypertension, constipation, headache

Modern Uses

hemostatic, anti-inflammatory, hepatoprotective, antihypertensive

antihypertensive, laxative, cholesterol reduction, eye health

Adult Dosage

9-15g dried herb or 300mg extract daily

9–15g dry-fried seeds as tea

Contraindications

anticoagulants, bleeding disorders (paradox - verify pattern)

pregnancy, diarrhea, hypotension

Side Effects

GI upset, generally safe at therapeutic doses

loose stools, diarrhea with high doses, hypotension

Drug Interactions

0 known interactions

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

Sources: WHO Monographs · NCCIH · PubMed · Commission E