Daphne Genkwa vs Euphorbia kansui

Side-by-side comparison of medicinal herbs

Herb

Daphne Genkwa

Daphne genkwa

Urinary

Urinary

Daphne Genkwa

❌ Not recommended in pregnancy

❌ Not recommended while nursing

Euphorbia kansui

❌ Not recommended in pregnancy

❌ Not recommended while nursing

Description

Deciduous shrub used in TCM as a powerful purgative and to expel accumulated water, used cautiously for edema and pleural effusion.

TCM herb (Gan Sui) used for severe edema and fluid accumulation; strong purgative, highly toxic.

Active Compounds

yuanhuacin, genkwadaphnin, syringin, flavonoids, diterpenoids

kansuinine, diterpenoid esters, triterpenoids

Traditional Uses

severe edema, pleural effusion, constipation, anthelmintic

severe edema, ascites, constipation, pleuritis

Modern Uses

diuretic (strong), purgative, anti-edema

purgative, anti-edema, in TCM formulas under supervision

Adult Dosage

1.5–3g prepared flower decoction under strict supervision

TCM: 0.5-1.5g prepared with caution; physician only

Contraindications

pregnancy absolutely contraindicated, children, heart/kidney/liver disease, weak constitution

pregnancy, GI weakness, heart conditions, kidney disease

Side Effects

severe toxicity, abortion, hepatotoxicity

severe GI toxicity, electrolyte imbalance

Drug Interactions

0 known interactions

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Sources: WHO Monographs · NCCIH · PubMed · Commission E