Doku Chini vs Tetraena mongolica

Side-by-side comparison of medicinal herbs

Herb

Doku Chini

Coscinium fenestratum

Liver Support

Liver Support

Doku Chini

❌ Not recommended in pregnancy

❌ Not recommended while nursing

Tetraena mongolica

❌ Not recommended in pregnancy

❌ Not recommended while nursing

Description

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

Gobi Desert plant used in Mongolian folk medicine for digestive and liver conditions.

Active Compounds

berberine, palmatine, jatrorrhizine, thaliphine

flavonoids, saponins, tannins, alkaloids

Traditional Uses

liver conditions, diabetes, infections, digestive conditions

digestive disorders, liver conditions, inflammation

Modern Uses

antimicrobial, hypoglycemic, hepatoprotective, anti-inflammatory

digestive tonic, hepatoprotective, anti-inflammatory

Adult Dosage

3-6g dried stem daily

3-5g dried herb tea 2x/day

Contraindications

pregnancy, cold deficiency conditions

pregnancy

Side Effects

generally well tolerated

GI upset

Drug Interactions

0 known interactions

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Sources: WHO Monographs · NCCIH · PubMed · Commission E