Ji Xue Teng vs Millettia reticulata

Side-by-side comparison of medicinal herbs

Herb

Ji Xue Teng

Spatholobus suberectus

Womens Health

Womens Health

Ji Xue Teng

❌ Not recommended in pregnancy

❌ Not recommended while nursing

Millettia reticulata

❌ Not recommended in pregnancy

❌ Not recommended while nursing

Description

Thick woody vine used in TCM to nourish and invigorate blood, relax sinews, and treat menstrual disorders and blood deficiency conditions.

TCM herb Ji Xue Teng (similar to M. dielsiana); activates blood, dispels stasis, used for irregular menses.

Active Compounds

formononetin, ononin, prunetin, calycosin, isoflavones

medicarpin, formononetin, flavonoids, saponins, tannins

Traditional Uses

blood deficiency, blood stasis, menstrual disorders, rheumatism, numbness

menstrual irregularity, blood stasis, joint pain, anemia, numbness

Modern Uses

blood tonic, anti-inflammatory, antirheumatic, hematopoietic

emmenagogue, anti-anemic, anti-rheumatic, blood activating

Adult Dosage

9–15g decoction or 400mg extract

9-15g dried stem tea 2x/day

Contraindications

bleeding disorders, anticoagulants, pregnancy

pregnancy (emmenagogue), anticoagulants

Side Effects

nausea, increased menstrual flow

GI upset, increased menstrual flow

Drug Interactions

0 known interactions

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

Sources: WHO Monographs · NCCIH · PubMed · Commission E