La Loi vs Fang Feng

Side-by-side comparison of medicinal herbs

Herb

La Loi

Piper lolot

Musculoskeletal

Fang Feng

Saposhnikovia divaricata

Musculoskeletal

⚠️ Pregnancy & Nursing Warnings

La Loi

❌ Not recommended in pregnancy

✅ Generally safe while nursing

Fang Feng

❌ Not recommended in pregnancy

❌ Not recommended while nursing

Description

A Vietnamese culinary herb used to wrap grilled meats and medicinally for joint pain and digestive conditions.

Root used in TCM to release the exterior, expel wind and dampness, and relieve spasms, a key herb in formulas for wind-cold and musculoskeletal conditions.

Active Compounds

beta-caryophyllene, alkaloids, essential oils, tannins

chromones, prim-O-glucosylcimifugin, cimifugin, deltoin, bergapten

Traditional Uses

rheumatism, joint pain, digestive conditions, headache

wind-cold conditions, headache, joint pain, spasms, skin conditions from wind

Modern Uses

analgesic, anti-inflammatory, antimicrobial

anti-inflammatory, antirheumatic, analgesic, anticonvulsant

Adult Dosage

15-30g fresh leaves daily

4.5–9g decoction or 200mg extract

Contraindications

pregnancy in large doses

yin deficiency conditions, fire ascending, pregnancy high doses

Side Effects

generally well tolerated

nausea, dizziness

Drug Interactions

0 known interactions

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

Sources: WHO Monographs · NCCIH · PubMed · Commission E

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