Millettia reticulata vs Ji Xue Teng

Side-by-side comparison of medicinal herbs

Herb

Millettia reticulata

Womens Health

Spatholobus suberectus

Womens Health

Millettia reticulata

❌ Not recommended in pregnancy

❌ Not recommended while nursing

Ji Xue Teng

❌ Not recommended in pregnancy

❌ Not recommended while nursing

Description

TCM herb Ji Xue Teng (similar to M. dielsiana); activates blood, dispels stasis, used for irregular menses.

Thick woody vine used in TCM to nourish and invigorate blood, relax sinews, and treat menstrual disorders and blood deficiency conditions.

Active Compounds

medicarpin, formononetin, flavonoids, saponins, tannins

formononetin, ononin, prunetin, calycosin, isoflavones

Traditional Uses

menstrual irregularity, blood stasis, joint pain, anemia, numbness

blood deficiency, blood stasis, menstrual disorders, rheumatism, numbness

Modern Uses

emmenagogue, anti-anemic, anti-rheumatic, blood activating

blood tonic, anti-inflammatory, antirheumatic, hematopoietic

Adult Dosage

9-15g dried stem tea 2x/day

9–15g decoction or 400mg extract

Contraindications

pregnancy (emmenagogue), anticoagulants

bleeding disorders, anticoagulants, pregnancy

Side Effects

GI upset, increased menstrual flow

nausea, increased menstrual flow

Drug Interactions

0 known interactions

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Sources: WHO Monographs · NCCIH · PubMed · Commission E