Dong Ling Cao vs Kheemp Tibetan

Side-by-side comparison of medicinal herbs

Herb

Dong Ling Cao

Isodon rubescens

Immune Support

Tinospora sinensis

Immune Support

Dong Ling Cao

❌ Not recommended in pregnancy

❌ Not recommended while nursing

Kheemp Tibetan

❌ Not recommended in pregnancy

❌ Not recommended while nursing

Description

Chinese medicinal herb with potent anticancer research interest, traditionally used for throat and digestive conditions in Chinese folk medicine.

Tibetan and Chinese climbing vine used in Sowa Rigpa and TCM for fevers, immune support, and as bitter tonic adaptogen.

Active Compounds

oridonin, ponicidin, enmein, rosmarinic acid, flavonoids

tinosporin, berberine, palmatine, magnoflorine, alkaloids

Traditional Uses

Throat inflammation and cancer in Chinese folk medicine, Digestive conditions, Antibacterial infections, Liver conditions

Fever and infection in Tibetan medicine, Liver conditions, Immune weakness, Digestive bitters in TCM

Modern Uses

Antitumor research, Anti-inflammatory, Antibacterial, Immune modulation

Immunomodulatory, Hepatoprotective, Antipyretic, Adaptogenic

Adult Dosage

9-15g dried herb in decoction daily; 500mg extract twice daily

300-500mg extract twice daily; stem decoction 2 cups daily

Contraindications

Pregnancy, Immunosuppressant therapy

Autoimmune conditions, Pregnancy

Side Effects

Nausea, Diarrhea with high doses

Nausea, Mild gastric upset

Drug Interactions

0 known interactions

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

Sources: WHO Monographs · NCCIH · PubMed · Commission E