Cyathula Root vs Loranthus Parasite

TCM herb that invigorates blood, expels wind-damp, and leads blood downward. Used for painful joints, amenorrhea, and urinary difficulties. Different from Achyranthes bidentata.

A TCM herb derived from mistletoe parasitizing mulberry trees; tonifies liver and kidney, strengthens bones, and calms the fetus during threatened miscarriage.

cyasterone, isocyasterone, ecdysterone, saponins

Quercetin, Avicularin, Hyperoside, Myricetin

Invigorate blood and remove stasis, Expel wind-damp from joints, Lead blood downward, Treat difficult urination and amenorrhea

Joint pain from liver-kidney deficiency, Threatened miscarriage and restless fetus, Hypertension

Antirheumatic, Vasodilator, Diuretic, Anti-inflammatory

Anti-rheumatic for chronic joint conditions, Blood pressure support, Fetal stabilization in at-risk pregnancy

6-9g dried root decoction or 300mg extract daily

9-15g decoction or 500mg extract daily

Pregnancy (blood-moving), Menorrhagia, Spleen qi deficiency with diarrhea

Use cautiously with anticoagulants

GI upset, Increased menstrual flow

Mild GI disturbance