Commiphora mukul vs He Ye

Resinous Ayurvedic herb clinically studied for cholesterol reduction and thyroid stimulation.

TCM herb from lotus leaf used to clear Summer-Heat, stop bleeding, and reduce obesity; prescribed for heat stroke, bleeding disorders, and weight management.

guggulsterone E, guggulsterone Z, guggulipid, diterpenes, steroids, myrrhanol

nuciferine, roemerine, liriodenine, quercetin, rutin

hyperlipidemia, obesity, arthritis, hypothyroidism, atherosclerosis

Summer heat, Bleeding disorders, Obesity, Diarrhea

lipid lowering, thyroid stimulation, anti-inflammatory, weight management

Antiobesity activity, Lipid-lowering effects, Antioxidant properties, Hemostatic action

500mg standardized extract 3 times daily

3-9g dried leaf daily; 500mg extract

thyroid medications, blood thinners, pregnancy, estrogen medications

Deficiency conditions without excess heat

GI upset, headache, nausea, mild rash

Mild digestive effects, Possible blood pressure lowering