Jeffersonia diphylla vs Ardisia Crenata

Side-by-side comparison of medicinal herbs

Herb

Jeffersonia diphylla

Musculoskeletal

Ardisia crenata

Musculoskeletal

Jeffersonia diphylla

❌ Not recommended in pregnancy

❌ Not recommended while nursing

Ardisia Crenata

❌ Not recommended in pregnancy

❌ Not recommended while nursing

Description

Eastern North American woodland herb related to Berberis; used by Native Americans for rheumatism and syphilis.

Ornamental shrub widely used in Japanese folk medicine and traditional East Asian medicine for rheumatism, inflammation, and hepatitis.

Active Compounds

berberine, alkaloids, tannins, flavonoids

ardisiacrispin A, ardisiacrispin B, triterpenoid saponins, flavonoids, bergenin

Traditional Uses

rheumatism, syphilis (historical), fever, wounds

rheumatism, hepatitis, inflammation, sore throat, fever

Modern Uses

anti-inflammatory, antimicrobial, antirheumatic

anti-inflammatory, antiviral, antirheumatic, hepatoprotective

Adult Dosage

2-3ml tincture 2x/day; 2-3g dried root tea

Leaf or root decoction 200ml 2–3x daily or 200mg extract

Contraindications

pregnancy

pregnancy, children, high doses emetic

Side Effects

GI upset

nausea, vomiting 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