Ssanghwa Tang Herbs vs Loranthus Parasite

Chinese and Korean tree bark used as kidney-liver tonic for back pain, hypertension, and as connective tissue strengthener, unique for rubber content.

A TCM herb derived from mistletoe parasitizing mulberry trees; tonifies liver and kidney, strengthens bones, and calms the fetus during threatened miscarriage.

pinoresinol diglucoside, geniposidic acid, aucubin, chlorogenic acid, eucommiol

Quercetin, Avicularin, Hyperoside, Myricetin

Back and knee pain from kidney deficiency in TCM and Hanbang, Hypertension in Korean traditional medicine, Osteoporosis prevention, Connective tissue and ligament strength

Joint pain from liver-kidney deficiency, Threatened miscarriage and restless fetus, Hypertension

Antihypertensive, Anti-osteoporotic, Hepatorenal protective, Anti-inflammatory

Anti-rheumatic for chronic joint conditions, Blood pressure support, Fetal stabilization in at-risk pregnancy

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

9-15g decoction or 500mg extract daily

Pregnancy in large doses, Hypotension

Use cautiously with anticoagulants

Mild gastric upset, Hypotension with antihypertensive medications

Mild GI disturbance