Palo Azul vs An Xa Huong

Side-by-side comparison of medicinal herbs

Herb

Palo Azul

Eysenhardtia polystachya

Urinary

Desmodium styracifolium

Urinary

Palo Azul

❌ Not recommended in pregnancy

❌ Not recommended while nursing

An Xa Huong

❌ Not recommended in pregnancy

❌ Not recommended while nursing

Description

A Mexican folk herb used for kidney stones, urinary infections, and as a fluorescent beverage.

A Vietnamese and TCM herb used for kidney stones, gallstones, and urinary conditions.

Active Compounds

coumestrol, colicin, formononetin, flavonoids

isovitexin, vitexin, flavonoids, phenolic acids

Traditional Uses

kidney stones, urinary infections, inflammation

kidney stones, gallstones, urinary infections, jaundice

Modern Uses

diuretic, anti-inflammatory, antimicrobial, lithotriptic

lithotriptic, diuretic, anti-inflammatory

Adult Dosage

10-20g dried bark as tea daily

15-30g dried herb daily

Contraindications

pregnancy

hypotension

Side Effects

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