Lycium Chinense Bark vs Tongan Turmeric

Side-by-side comparison of medicinal herbs

Herb

Lycium Chinense Bark

Lycium chinense

Anti-inflammatory

Curcuma longa var. australis

Anti-inflammatory

Lycium Chinense Bark

❌ Not recommended in pregnancy

❌ Not recommended while nursing

Tongan Turmeric

✅ Generally safe in pregnancy

❌ Not recommended while nursing

Description

Root bark of the wolfberry plant used in TCM for cooling blood heat, reducing fever, and treating night sweats.

Turmeric variety grown throughout Polynesia used in Tongan traditional medicine for anti-inflammatory and digestive conditions.

Active Compounds

betaine, kukoamine, zeaxanthin, lycopene

curcumin, bisdemethoxycurcumin, turmerone

Traditional Uses

clearing heat from blood in TCM, treatment of afternoon fever and night sweats, bone heat steaming remedy

anti-inflammatory treatment, digestive tonic, skin condition remedy

Modern Uses

antipyretic, antidiabetic, antioxidant

anti-inflammatory, antioxidant, digestive

Adult Dosage

9-15g dried bark decoction or 400mg extract

400-800mg curcumin extract daily

Contraindications

cold diarrhea - cold herb, pregnancy

bile duct obstruction, anticoagulants

Side Effects

GI upset in cold constitutions

GI upset at high doses, yellow staining

Drug Interactions

0 known interactions

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Sources: WHO Monographs · NCCIH · PubMed · Commission E