Hercampuri vs Doku Chini

Side-by-side comparison of medicinal herbs

Herb

Hercampuri

Gentianella alborosea

Liver Support

Coscinium fenestratum

Liver Support

Hercampuri

❌ Not recommended in pregnancy

❌ Not recommended while nursing

Doku Chini

❌ Not recommended in pregnancy

❌ Not recommended while nursing

Description

An Andean herb used in Peru and Bolivia for liver conditions, diabetes, and weight management.

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

Active Compounds

swertiamarin, amarogentin, xanthones, alkaloids

berberine, palmatine, jatrorrhizine, thaliphine

Traditional Uses

liver conditions, diabetes, weight management, bile stimulation

liver conditions, diabetes, infections, digestive conditions

Modern Uses

hepatoprotective, hypoglycemic, choleretic, slimming

antimicrobial, hypoglycemic, hepatoprotective, anti-inflammatory

Adult Dosage

3-9g dried herb daily

3-6g dried stem daily

Contraindications

pregnancy, bile duct obstruction

pregnancy, cold deficiency conditions

Side Effects

gastric irritation with excess use

generally well tolerated

Drug Interactions

0 known interactions

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Sources: WHO Monographs · NCCIH · PubMed · Commission E