Oxytropis kansuensis vs Doku Chini

Side-by-side comparison of medicinal herbs

Herb

Oxytropis kansuensis

Liver Support

Coscinium fenestratum

Liver Support

Oxytropis kansuensis

❌ Not recommended in pregnancy

❌ Not recommended while nursing

Doku Chini

❌ Not recommended in pregnancy

❌ Not recommended while nursing

Description

Tibetan plateau herb used in Tibetan medicine (Sowa Rigpa) for liver and inflammatory conditions.

A highly valued Thai and Ayurvedic vine rich in berberine used for liver, diabetes, and infections.

Active Compounds

swainsonine, alkaloids, flavonoids, tannins

berberine, palmatine, jatrorrhizine, thaliphine

Traditional Uses

liver conditions, inflammatory diseases, infections

liver conditions, diabetes, infections, digestive conditions

Modern Uses

anti-inflammatory, hepatoprotective

antimicrobial, hypoglycemic, hepatoprotective, anti-inflammatory

Adult Dosage

5-10g dried herb tea 2x/day under supervision

3-6g dried stem daily

Contraindications

pregnancy, liver disease, large doses (swainsonine toxic)

pregnancy, cold deficiency conditions

Side Effects

swainsonine toxicity with excess, GI upset

generally well tolerated

Drug Interactions

0 known interactions

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

Sources: WHO Monographs · NCCIH · PubMed · Commission E