Imperata cylindrica vs Palo Azul

Side-by-side comparison of medicinal herbs

Herb

Imperata cylindrica

Urinary

Eysenhardtia polystachya

Urinary

Imperata cylindrica

❌ Not recommended in pregnancy

❌ Not recommended while nursing

Palo Azul

❌ Not recommended in pregnancy

❌ Not recommended while nursing

Description

Tropical grass used extensively in TCM and Southeast Asian traditional medicine for bleeding and heat conditions.

A Mexican folk herb used for kidney stones, urinary infections, and as a fluorescent beverage.

Active Compounds

cylindrin, coixol, imperanene, triterpenoids

coumestrol, colicin, formononetin, flavonoids

Traditional Uses

Cool blood in TCM, Stop bleeding, Clear heat, Promote urination

kidney stones, urinary infections, inflammation

Modern Uses

Hemostatic effects, Diuretic properties, Anti-inflammatory

diuretic, anti-inflammatory, antimicrobial, lithotriptic

Adult Dosage

9-15 g dried rhizome decocted

10-20g dried bark as tea daily

Contraindications

Cold conditions per TCM - avoid in deficiency cold

pregnancy

Side Effects

Generally well tolerated

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