Gentiana Macrophylla vs Ardisia Crenata

Side-by-side comparison of medicinal herbs

Herb

Gentiana Macrophylla

Gentiana macrophylla

Musculoskeletal

Ardisia crenata

Musculoskeletal

Gentiana Macrophylla

❌ Not recommended in pregnancy

❌ Not recommended while nursing

Ardisia Crenata

❌ Not recommended in pregnancy

❌ Not recommended while nursing

Description

TCM herb used for wind-dampness conditions, rheumatic disorders, and to clear deficiency heat; used to relax tendons and relieve pain.

Ornamental shrub widely used in Japanese folk medicine and traditional East Asian medicine for rheumatism, inflammation, and hepatitis.

Active Compounds

gentiopicroside, swertiamarin, loganic acid, erythrocentaurin, xanthones

ardisiacrispin A, ardisiacrispin B, triterpenoid saponins, flavonoids, bergenin

Traditional Uses

Rheumatic conditions, Fever from deficiency, Jaundice, Urinary conditions

rheumatism, hepatitis, inflammation, sore throat, fever

Modern Uses

Anti-inflammatory activity, Analgesic properties, Antipyretic effects, Antimicrobial action

anti-inflammatory, antiviral, antirheumatic, hepatoprotective

Adult Dosage

3-9g dried root daily; 500mg extract twice daily

Leaf or root decoction 200ml 2–3x daily or 200mg extract

Contraindications

Deficiency cold, Diarrhea

pregnancy, children, high doses emetic

Side Effects

Diarrhea if used in cold conditions, Mild GI effects

nausea, vomiting 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