Mulberry Twig vs Pansit-Pansitan

Side-by-side comparison of medicinal herbs

Herb

Mulberry Twig

Morus alba ramulus

Musculoskeletal

Peperomia pellucida

Musculoskeletal

Mulberry Twig

❌ Not recommended in pregnancy

❌ Not recommended while nursing

Pansit-Pansitan

❌ Not recommended in pregnancy

❌ Not recommended while nursing

Description

TCM herb that expels wind-damp from the joints; particularly effective for upper limb joint conditions.

Philippine and pantropical herb used officially for arthritis, gout, and skin conditions; approved by Philippine Department of Health.

Active Compounds

mulberroside A, oxyresveratrol, flavonoids, tannins, alkaloids

pellucidine, flavonoids, apiol, dillapiole, beta-sitosterol

Traditional Uses

Wind-damp joint conditions, Upper limb arthritis and pain, Edema, Skin conditions

Arthritis, Gout, Skin conditions, Anti-inflammatory

Modern Uses

Anti-inflammatory, Anti-rheumatic, Antioxidant, Antimicrobial

Anti-inflammatory activity, Analgesic effects, Antioxidant properties, Uricosuric action

Adult Dosage

9-15g dried

Herb tea: 2-3 cups daily; topical poultice

Contraindications

Spleen deficiency caution

Pregnancy

Side Effects

GI upset in cold constitution

Mild GI effects

Drug Interactions

0 known interactions

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

Sources: WHO Monographs · NCCIH · PubMed · Commission E