Guaiacum sanctum vs Ardisia Crenata

Side-by-side comparison of medicinal herbs

Herb

Guaiacum sanctum

Musculoskeletal

Ardisia crenata

Musculoskeletal

Guaiacum sanctum

❌ Not recommended in pregnancy

❌ Not recommended while nursing

Ardisia Crenata

❌ Not recommended in pregnancy

❌ Not recommended while nursing

Description

Caribbean hardwood tree; similar medicinal uses to G. officinale; anti-inflammatory and diuretic.

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

Active Compounds

guaiaretic acid, flavonoids, saponins, terpenes

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

Traditional Uses

rheumatism, gout, urinary conditions, respiratory

rheumatism, hepatitis, inflammation, sore throat, fever

Modern Uses

anti-inflammatory, diuretic, antirheumatic

anti-inflammatory, antiviral, antirheumatic, hepatoprotective

Adult Dosage

2-4ml tincture 3x/day

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

Contraindications

pregnancy, kidney disease

pregnancy, children, high doses emetic

Side Effects

GI upset

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