Jin Qian Cao vs Hai Jin Sha

Side-by-side comparison of medicinal herbs

Herb

Jin Qian Cao

Lysimachia christinae

Urinary

Lygodium japonicum

Urinary

Jin Qian Cao

❌ Not recommended in pregnancy

❌ Not recommended while nursing

Hai Jin Sha

✅ Generally safe in pregnancy

❌ Not recommended while nursing

Description

TCM herb famous for expelling gallstones and urinary stones.

TCM spore that clears heat and promotes urination for stones.

Active Compounds

Flavonoids, Phenolic acids, Triterpenoids, Tannins

Flavonoids, Fatty acids, Lysine, Organic acids

Traditional Uses

Gallstones, Urinary stones, Jaundice, UTI

Urinary stones, UTI, Edema, Jaundice

Modern Uses

Anti-lithic, Cholagogue, Diuretic, Hepatoprotective

Anti-lithic, Diuretic, Anti-inflammatory

Adult Dosage

15-60g fresh or 30-60g dried in decoction

6-15g wrapped in cloth then decocted

Contraindications

Pregnancy, Spleen qi deficiency

Yin deficiency

Side Effects

Mild GI upset at high doses

Throat irritation if inhaled

Drug Interactions

0 known interactions

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

Sources: WHO Monographs · NCCIH · PubMed · Commission E