Physalis peruviana vs Hu Zhang

Andean fruit with withanolides; anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties; dried berries as superfood.

Invasive shrub native to East Asia now widespread worldwide, whose root contains high concentrations of resveratrol and emodin, used in TCM for blood-moving and joint conditions.

withanolides, physalins, vitamin C, carotenoids, flavonoids

resveratrol, emodin, polydatin, physcion, anthraquinones

cancer support, diabetes, liver conditions, inflammation, food

blood stasis, jaundice, joint pain, burns topically, cancer support

anti-cancer (withanolides), anti-diabetic, antioxidant, anti-inflammatory

anti-inflammatory, antioxidant, cardiovascular support, antiviral, antitumor

As food; 500mg extract 2x/day

500mg–2g resveratrol extract daily or 9–15g decoction

nightshade sensitivity, pregnancy (high withanolide doses)

pregnancy, anticoagulants, bleeding disorders, cancer with estrogen sensitivity

GI upset with excess

nausea, diarrhea, bleeding risk, estrogen-like effects