Ipomoea nil vs Poncirus trifoliata

Side-by-side comparison of medicinal herbs

Herb

Ipomoea nil

Digestive

Digestive

Ipomoea nil

❌ Not recommended in pregnancy

❌ Not recommended while nursing

Poncirus trifoliata

❌ Not recommended in pregnancy

❌ Not recommended while nursing

Description

A traditional Chinese and Japanese medicinal plant used as a cathartic and for intestinal parasites.

Cold-hardy citrus relative; immature fruit (Zhi Shi and Zhi Ke) essential TCM herbs for digestion and stagnation.

Active Compounds

pharbitis glycosides, resin glycosides, caffeic acid

naringenin, hesperidin, flavonoids, limonoids, synephrine, essential oils

Traditional Uses

Cathartic use, Expel intestinal parasites, Resolve water retention

digestive stagnation, constipation, chest tightness, phlegm, poor digestion

Modern Uses

Laxative research, Antiparasitic studies

digestive stimulant, prokinetic, expectorant, qi-moving in TCM

Adult Dosage

1.5-3g dried seeds as tea

3-10g dried immature fruit tea 2x/day

Contraindications

Pregnancy contraindicated, GI obstruction, Children contraindicated

pregnancy, spleen deficiency with no stagnation, hypotension

Side Effects

Severe diarrhea, Vomiting

GI cramps, hypotension

Drug Interactions

0 known interactions

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

Sources: WHO Monographs · NCCIH · PubMed · Commission E