Kheemp Tibetan vs Dong Ling Cao

Side-by-side comparison of medicinal herbs

Herb

Kheemp Tibetan

Tinospora sinensis

Immune Support

Isodon rubescens

Immune Support

Kheemp Tibetan

❌ Not recommended in pregnancy

❌ Not recommended while nursing

Dong Ling Cao

❌ Not recommended in pregnancy

❌ Not recommended while nursing

Description

Tibetan and Chinese climbing vine used in Sowa Rigpa and TCM for fevers, immune support, and as bitter tonic adaptogen.

Chinese medicinal herb with potent anticancer research interest, traditionally used for throat and digestive conditions in Chinese folk medicine.

Active Compounds

tinosporin, berberine, palmatine, magnoflorine, alkaloids

oridonin, ponicidin, enmein, rosmarinic acid, flavonoids

Traditional Uses

Fever and infection in Tibetan medicine, Liver conditions, Immune weakness, Digestive bitters in TCM

Throat inflammation and cancer in Chinese folk medicine, Digestive conditions, Antibacterial infections, Liver conditions

Modern Uses

Immunomodulatory, Hepatoprotective, Antipyretic, Adaptogenic

Antitumor research, Anti-inflammatory, Antibacterial, Immune modulation

Adult Dosage

300-500mg extract twice daily; stem decoction 2 cups daily

9-15g dried herb in decoction daily; 500mg extract twice daily

Contraindications

Autoimmune conditions, Pregnancy

Pregnancy, Immunosuppressant therapy

Side Effects

Nausea, Mild gastric upset

Nausea, Diarrhea with high doses

Drug Interactions

0 known interactions

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

Sources: WHO Monographs · NCCIH · PubMed · Commission E