Oreumi Korean vs Kutki Tibetan

Side-by-side comparison of medicinal herbs

Herb

Oreumi Korean

Ligustrum lucidum

Liver Support

Neopicrorhiza scrophulariiflora

Liver Support

Oreumi Korean

✅ Generally safe in pregnancy

❌ Not recommended while nursing

Kutki Tibetan

❌ Not recommended in pregnancy

❌ Not recommended while nursing

Description

Fruit of glossy privet used in TCM and Korean Hanbang as liver-kidney yin tonic, studied for liver protection and immune modulation.

Tibetan medicine herb for liver and digestive conditions.

Active Compounds

oleuropein, nuzhenide, luteolin, oleanolic acid, ursolic acid

Picroside I,II, Kutkoside, Androsin

Traditional Uses

Liver and kidney yin deficiency in TCM and Hanbang, Vision blurring from liver deficiency, Premature aging and grey hair, Immune weakness

Jaundice, Fever, Asthma, Liver disease

Modern Uses

Hepatoprotective, Immunomodulatory, Antioxidant, Anti-osteoporotic

Hepatoprotective, Cholagogue, Immune modulator

Adult Dosage

6-12g dried berries in decoction; 500mg extract twice daily

400-1500mg extract daily

Contraindications

Cold diarrhea, Weak digestion

Pregnancy, Autoimmune diseases

Side Effects

Diarrhea with cold constitution

GI upset, Anorexia at high doses

Drug Interactions

0 known interactions

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

Sources: WHO Monographs · NCCIH · PubMed · Commission E