Lu Lu Tong vs Clematis chinensis

Side-by-side comparison of medicinal herbs

Herb

Lu Lu Tong

Liquidambar formosana

Musculoskeletal

Musculoskeletal

Lu Lu Tong

❌ Not recommended in pregnancy

❌ Not recommended while nursing

Clematis chinensis

❌ Not recommended in pregnancy

❌ Not recommended while nursing

Description

TCM fruit for joint stiffness, promoting blood and qi circulation.

TCM wind-damp expelling herb for joint conditions and fish bone obstruction in throat.

Active Compounds

Shikimic acid, Betulonic acid, Flavonoids, Terpenoids

clematichinenoside AR, anemonin, protoanemonin, hederasaponin B, oleanolic acid

Traditional Uses

Joint stiffness, Blood stasis, Urinary difficulty, Irregular menstruation

rheumatic pain, joint stiffness, fish bone stuck in throat, swelling

Modern Uses

Anti-inflammatory research, Circulation studies

anti-inflammatory, analgesic, antifungal, antioxidant

Adult Dosage

5-10g in decoction daily

6-9g dried root or 300mg extract daily

Contraindications

Pregnancy, Heavy menstruation

pregnancy, weak constitution, GI ulcers

Side Effects

Increased menstrual flow

GI irritation, skin irritation from fresh plant

Drug Interactions

0 known interactions

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

Sources: WHO Monographs · NCCIH · PubMed · Commission E