Curcuma wenyujin vs Macaranga Tanarius

Side-by-side comparison of medicinal herbs

Herb

Curcuma wenyujin

Liver Support

Macaranga Tanarius

Macaranga tanarius

Liver Support

⚠️ Pregnancy & Nursing Warnings

Curcuma wenyujin

❌ Not recommended in pregnancy

❌ Not recommended while nursing

Macaranga Tanarius

❌ Not recommended in pregnancy

❌ Not recommended while nursing

Description

TCM blood-moving herb classified under Yu Jin; used for liver qi stagnation and blood stasis.

Fast-growing pioneer tree of Southeast Asian forests used in Philippine and Indonesian traditional medicine for wound healing, skin conditions, and liver support.

Active Compounds

curdione, curcumene, germacrone, curcumin, ar-turmerone

tanariflavanones, macarangaflavones, flavonoids, tannins

Traditional Uses

liver qi stagnation, chest pain, jaundice, menstrual pain, gallstones

wound healing, skin conditions, liver disorders, inflammation, ulcers

Modern Uses

choleretic, anti-inflammatory, antiplatelet, hepatoprotective

wound healing, anti-inflammatory, hepatoprotective, antimicrobial

Adult Dosage

6-12g dried tuber or 300mg extract daily

Bark or leaf decoction 200ml 2x daily or topical leaf paste

Contraindications

pregnancy, gallstones with duct obstruction, anticoagulants

pregnancy, allergy

Side Effects

GI upset, antiplatelet effects

mild digestive upset

Drug Interactions

0 known interactions

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

Sources: WHO Monographs · NCCIH · PubMed · Commission E

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