Dong Kui Zi vs Daphne Genkwa

Side-by-side comparison of medicinal herbs

Herb

Dong Kui Zi

Malva verticillata

Urinary

Daphne genkwa

Urinary

Dong Kui Zi

❌ Not recommended in pregnancy

✅ Generally safe while nursing

Daphne Genkwa

❌ Not recommended in pregnancy

❌ Not recommended while nursing

Description

TCM herb promoting urination and benefiting lactation.

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

Active Compounds

Mucilage, Flavonoids, Fatty acids

yuanhuacin, genkwadaphnin, syringin, flavonoids, diterpenoids

Traditional Uses

Urinary difficulty, Edema, Insufficient lactation

severe edema, pleural effusion, constipation, anthelmintic

Modern Uses

Urinary demulcent, Galactagogue, Mild laxative

diuretic (strong), purgative, anti-edema

Adult Dosage

6-15g seeds in decoction daily

1.5–3g prepared flower decoction under strict supervision

Contraindications

Pregnancy, Spleen deficiency with diarrhea

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

Side Effects

Loose stools

severe toxicity, abortion, hepatotoxicity

Drug Interactions

0 known interactions

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Sources: WHO Monographs · NCCIH · PubMed · Commission E