Liu Wei Di Huang Wan vs Anatolian Borage

Side-by-side comparison of medicinal herbs

Herb

Liu Wei Di Huang Wan

Six-ingredient Rehmannia pill

Hormonal

Borago officinalis var. turcica

Hormonal

Liu Wei Di Huang Wan

✅ Generally safe in pregnancy

✅ Generally safe while nursing

Anatolian Borage

❌ Not recommended in pregnancy

❌ Not recommended while nursing

Description

TCM most famous kidney yin tonic formula for aging and deficiency.

Borage cultivated widely in Turkey for seed oil and traditional use in adrenal and hormonal support.

Active Compounds

Catalpol, Paeoniflorin, Loganin, Ursolic acid, Alisol

GLA, linoleic acid, pyrrolizidine alkaloids, mucilage

Traditional Uses

Kidney yin deficiency, Night sweats, Hot flashes, Tinnitus, Dizziness

adrenal tonic, anti-inflammatory for arthritis, treatment of skin conditions

Modern Uses

Kidney yin tonic, Anti-aging, Neuroprotective, Anti-diabetic

GLA source, anti-inflammatory, hormonal support

Adult Dosage

8 pills 3x daily or 6-9g powder daily

500-1000mg GLA as seed oil daily

Contraindications

Spleen deficiency diarrhea, Kidney yang deficiency

liver disease, pregnancy - PA content

Side Effects

GI upset, Loose stools

liver toxicity with prolonged use

Drug Interactions

0 known interactions

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Sources: WHO Monographs · NCCIH · PubMed · Commission E