Ligustrum japonicum vs Acanthopanax Sessiliflorus

Side-by-side comparison of medicinal herbs

Herb

Ligustrum japonicum

Adaptogen

Acanthopanax Sessiliflorus

Eleutherococcus sessiliflorus

Adaptogen

⚠️ Pregnancy & Nursing Warnings

Ligustrum japonicum

❌ Not recommended in pregnancy

❌ Not recommended while nursing

Acanthopanax Sessiliflorus

❌ Not recommended in pregnancy

❌ Not recommended while nursing

Description

Japanese and East Asian privet relative of Nu Zhen Zi; similar anti-aging and immune properties.

Shrub native to Northeast Asia used in Korean traditional medicine (Hanbang) as an adaptogen for fatigue, immune support, and musculoskeletal conditions.

Active Compounds

oleuropein, oleanolic acid, ursolic acid, ligustroside, 10-hydroxyoleuropein

sessiloside, acanthosides, eleutherosides, flavonoids

Traditional Uses

liver yin deficiency, kidney yin deficiency, anti-aging, immune support

fatigue, immune support, joint pain, musculoskeletal, stress resistance

Modern Uses

antioxidant, hepatoprotective, immunomodulant, anti-inflammatory

adaptogen, immunomodulation, anti-inflammatory, antirheumatic

Adult Dosage

6-12g dried fruit or 300mg extract daily

9–15g bark decoction or 300–500mg extract daily

Contraindications

diarrhea, cold conditions

pregnancy, children, acute infections

Side Effects

GI upset, generally safe

mild digestive upset, headache

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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