Rosa Alba Herb vs Ye Jiao Teng Vine

Side-by-side comparison of medicinal herbs

Herb

Rosa Alba Herb

Rosa alba

Nervine

Polygonum multiflorum caulis

Nervine

Rosa Alba Herb

✅ Generally safe in pregnancy

✅ Generally safe while nursing

Ye Jiao Teng Vine

❌ Not recommended in pregnancy

❌ Not recommended while nursing

Description

White rose cultivated since ancient times used in Ayurveda and European folk medicine for cooling, skin, and nervous system conditions.

TCM calming vine that nourishes heart blood, calms spirit, and dispels wind from collaterals; used for insomnia.

Active Compounds

quercetin, kaempferol, ellagic acid, essential oils

emodin, chrysophanol, stilbene glycoside, flavonoids, tannins

Traditional Uses

cooling and calming herb in Ayurvedic medicine, skin beautifying tonic, treatment of nervous conditions

Calms spirit for insomnia, Nourishes heart blood, Dispels wind from collaterals, Skin itching from blood deficiency

Modern Uses

anti-inflammatory, antioxidant, astringent

Sedative, Anti-inflammatory, Antioxidant, Neuroprotective

Adult Dosage

2-4g dried petals as tea; rosewater topically

9-15g dried stem

Contraindications

none established

Spleen cold deficiency

Side Effects

rare allergic reaction

GI upset

Drug Interactions

0 known interactions

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

Sources: WHO Monographs · NCCIH · PubMed · Commission E