Croton cajucara vs Doku Chini

Side-by-side comparison of medicinal herbs

Herb

Croton cajucara

Liver Support

Coscinium fenestratum

Liver Support

Croton cajucara

❌ Not recommended in pregnancy

❌ Not recommended while nursing

Doku Chini

❌ Not recommended in pregnancy

❌ Not recommended while nursing

Description

Aromatic tree of the Brazilian Amazon used extensively in traditional Amazonian medicine for liver and metabolic conditions.

A highly valued Thai and Ayurvedic vine rich in berberine used for liver, diabetes, and infections.

Active Compounds

trans-dehydrocrotonin, terpenes, flavonoids, alkaloids

berberine, palmatine, jatrorrhizine, thaliphine

Traditional Uses

Traditional Amazonian herb for liver conditions and diabetes, Used by riverine communities in Brazil for digestive and metabolic issues

liver conditions, diabetes, infections, digestive conditions

Modern Uses

Liver protection, Blood sugar regulation, Anti-inflammatory, Cholesterol lowering

antimicrobial, hypoglycemic, hepatoprotective, anti-inflammatory

Adult Dosage

Tea: 5-10g bark per cup 2x/day

3-6g dried stem daily

Contraindications

Pregnancy, Liver disease paradoxically

pregnancy, cold deficiency conditions

Side Effects

Hepatotoxicity at high doses, Gastrointestinal upset

generally well tolerated

Drug Interactions

0 known interactions

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

Sources: WHO Monographs · NCCIH · PubMed · Commission E