Dok Khem vs Abuta Grandifolia

Side-by-side comparison of medicinal herbs

Herb

Dok Khem

Ixora chinensis

Womens Health

Abuta grandifolia

Womens Health

Dok Khem

❌ Not recommended in pregnancy

❌ Not recommended while nursing

Abuta Grandifolia

❌ Not recommended in pregnancy

❌ Not recommended while nursing

Description

An ornamental shrub used in Thai traditional medicine for menstrual disorders and hypertension.

Woody vine of the Amazon used by indigenous peoples and traditional midwives for female reproductive conditions, pain management, and fever.

Active Compounds

rubiadin, nordamnacanthal, anthocyanins, flavonoids

hayatinin, cissampeline, berberine, alkaloids, flavonoids

Traditional Uses

menstrual disorders, hypertension, fever, rheumatism

menstrual disorders, childbirth support, fever, pain, urinary conditions

Modern Uses

antihypertensive, anti-inflammatory, analgesic

antispasmodic, anti-inflammatory, analgesic, diuretic

Adult Dosage

6-15g flower or root daily

2–4g bark or leaf tea or 30 drops tincture 3x daily

Contraindications

pregnancy

pregnancy (uterotonic at high doses), anticoagulants, children

Side Effects

generally well tolerated

nausea, uterine contractions

Drug Interactions

0 known interactions

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

Sources: WHO Monographs · NCCIH · PubMed · Commission E