Euphorbia kansui vs Daphne Genkwa

Side-by-side comparison of medicinal herbs

Herb

Euphorbia kansui

Urinary

Daphne genkwa

Urinary

Euphorbia kansui

❌ Not recommended in pregnancy

❌ Not recommended while nursing

Daphne Genkwa

❌ Not recommended in pregnancy

❌ Not recommended while nursing

Description

TCM herb (Gan Sui) used for severe edema and fluid accumulation; strong purgative, highly toxic.

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

Active Compounds

kansuinine, diterpenoid esters, triterpenoids

yuanhuacin, genkwadaphnin, syringin, flavonoids, diterpenoids

Traditional Uses

severe edema, ascites, constipation, pleuritis

severe edema, pleural effusion, constipation, anthelmintic

Modern Uses

purgative, anti-edema, in TCM formulas under supervision

diuretic (strong), purgative, anti-edema

Adult Dosage

TCM: 0.5-1.5g prepared with caution; physician only

1.5–3g prepared flower decoction under strict supervision

Contraindications

pregnancy, GI weakness, heart conditions, kidney disease

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

Side Effects

severe GI toxicity, electrolyte imbalance

severe toxicity, abortion, hepatotoxicity

Drug Interactions

0 known interactions

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Sources: WHO Monographs · NCCIH · PubMed · Commission E