Hai Jin Sha vs Jin Qian Cao

Side-by-side comparison of medicinal herbs

Herb

Hai Jin Sha

Lygodium japonicum

Urinary

Lysimachia christinae

Urinary

Hai Jin Sha

✅ Generally safe in pregnancy

❌ Not recommended while nursing

Jin Qian Cao

❌ Not recommended in pregnancy

❌ Not recommended while nursing

Description

TCM spore that clears heat and promotes urination for stones.

TCM herb famous for expelling gallstones and urinary stones.

Active Compounds

Flavonoids, Fatty acids, Lysine, Organic acids

Flavonoids, Phenolic acids, Triterpenoids, Tannins

Traditional Uses

Urinary stones, UTI, Edema, Jaundice

Gallstones, Urinary stones, Jaundice, UTI

Modern Uses

Anti-lithic, Diuretic, Anti-inflammatory

Anti-lithic, Cholagogue, Diuretic, Hepatoprotective

Adult Dosage

6-15g wrapped in cloth then decocted

15-60g fresh or 30-60g dried in decoction

Contraindications

Yin deficiency

Pregnancy, Spleen qi deficiency

Side Effects

Throat irritation if inhaled

Mild 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