Gardenia jasminoides vs Lobelia chinensis

Side-by-side comparison of medicinal herbs

Herb

Gardenia jasminoides

Anti-inflammatory

Anti-inflammatory

Gardenia jasminoides

❌ Not recommended in pregnancy

❌ Not recommended while nursing

Lobelia chinensis

❌ Not recommended in pregnancy

❌ Not recommended while nursing

Description

TCM herb Zhi Zi; clears heat, drains fire, cools blood; anti-inflammatory and used for jaundice.

Small TCM herb used to clear heat and toxins; used for snake bites and edema.

Active Compounds

genipin, gardenoside, chlorogenic acid, flavonoids, crocin

lobelanidine, lobeline, flavonoids, alkaloids

Traditional Uses

fever, jaundice, urinary infections, nose bleeding, insomnia

snake bite, edema, jaundice, boils, respiratory infections

Modern Uses

anti-inflammatory, hepatoprotective, antidiabetic (genipin), hemostatic, sedative

anti-inflammatory, diuretic, antimicrobial, antitumor

Adult Dosage

6-10g dried fruit tea 2x/day; 300mg extract

15-30g fresh or 9-15g dried herb

Contraindications

spleen and stomach cold deficiency, diarrhea, pregnancy

pregnancy, cold conditions, debility

Side Effects

GI upset, diarrhea, cold-type digestive conditions

GI upset at high doses

Drug Interactions

0 known interactions

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

Sources: WHO Monographs · NCCIH · PubMed · Commission E