Ladies Bedstraw vs Di Fu Zi

Side-by-side comparison of medicinal herbs

Herb

Ladies Bedstraw

Galium verum var.

Urinary

Kochia scoparia

Urinary

Ladies Bedstraw

✅ Generally safe in pregnancy

✅ Generally safe while nursing

Di Fu Zi

❌ Not recommended in pregnancy

❌ Not recommended while nursing

Description

European meadow herb used as cheese-curdling agent and for lymphatic and urinary conditions.

TCM herb that clears damp-heat from bladder and relieves itching.

Active Compounds

asperuloside, gallotannins, iridoids, citric acid, flavonoids

Saponins, Flavonoids, Betaine, Fatty acids

Traditional Uses

Medieval European lymph herb, traditional cheese making, urinary cleanser

Urinary frequency, Urinary pain, Skin itching

Modern Uses

lymphatic support, urinary conditions, skin toning, antifungal

Urinary antiseptic, Anti-pruritic, Diuretic

Adult Dosage

3-4g dried flowers and leaves as tea daily

9-15g in decoction daily

Contraindications

blood thinners

Pregnancy

Side Effects

generally safe, mild blood thinning

Mild GI upset

Drug Interactions

0 known interactions

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

Sources: WHO Monographs · NCCIH · PubMed · Commission E