Fu Pen Zi vs Yi Zhi Ren

Side-by-side comparison of medicinal herbs

Herb

Fu Pen Zi

Rubus chingii

Urinary

Alpinia oxyphylla

Urinary

Fu Pen Zi

❌ Not recommended in pregnancy

❌ Not recommended while nursing

Yi Zhi Ren

❌ Not recommended in pregnancy

❌ Not recommended while nursing

Description

TCM herb from raspberry fruits used to tonify Kidney Yang, secure essence, and improve vision; prescribed for urinary frequency and sexual debility.

TCM herb used to warm the Kidney, secure essence, and warm the Spleen; prescribed for urinary incontinence, salivation, and cold abdominal pain.

Active Compounds

ellagic acid, tiliroside, kaempferol, quercetin, anthocyanins

yakuchinone A, yakuchinone B, nootkatone, cassumunarin, cardamonin

Traditional Uses

Kidney Yang deficiency, Urinary incontinence, Premature ejaculation, Blurred vision

Urinary incontinence, Cold abdominal pain, Excessive salivation, Memory improvement

Modern Uses

Antioxidant activity, Urinary astringent effects, Vision support, Antiaging properties

Neuroprotective activity, Anti-inflammatory effects, Antioxidant properties, Memory enhancement

Adult Dosage

6-12g dried fruit daily; 500mg extract

3-9g dried fruit daily; 300mg extract twice daily

Contraindications

Excess conditions, Urinary obstruction

Excess heat conditions, Fever

Side Effects

Minimal side effects

Mild digestive effects, Heating sensations

Drug Interactions

0 known interactions

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

Sources: WHO Monographs · NCCIH · PubMed · Commission E