Helichrysum arenarium vs Doku Chini

Side-by-side comparison of medicinal herbs

Herb

Helichrysum arenarium

Liver Support

Coscinium fenestratum

Liver Support

Helichrysum arenarium

❌ Not recommended in pregnancy

❌ Not recommended while nursing

Doku Chini

❌ Not recommended in pregnancy

❌ Not recommended while nursing

Description

Eastern European Asteraceae used for liver, gallbladder, and digestive conditions.

A highly valued Thai and Ayurvedic vine rich in berberine used for liver, diabetes, and infections.

Active Compounds

flavonoids, isosalipurposide, naringenin, chalcones

berberine, palmatine, jatrorrhizine, thaliphine

Traditional Uses

Liver conditions in Eastern European folk medicine, Gallbladder complaints, Digestive conditions

liver conditions, diabetes, infections, digestive conditions

Modern Uses

Choleretic effects, Hepatoprotective, Anti-inflammatory

antimicrobial, hypoglycemic, hepatoprotective, anti-inflammatory

Adult Dosage

3-5 g dried flowers as tea; 2-3 ml tincture

3-6g dried stem daily

Contraindications

Bile duct obstruction, Ragweed allergy, Pregnancy

pregnancy, cold deficiency conditions

Side Effects

GI upset, Allergic reactions

generally well tolerated

Drug Interactions

0 known interactions

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

Sources: WHO Monographs · NCCIH · PubMed · Commission E