Shalaparni vs Cay Hy Thiem

Side-by-side comparison of medicinal herbs

Herb

Shalaparni

Desmodium gangeticum

Musculoskeletal

Siegesbeckia orientalis

Musculoskeletal

Shalaparni

❌ Not recommended in pregnancy

❌ Not recommended while nursing

Cay Hy Thiem

❌ Not recommended in pregnancy

❌ Not recommended while nursing

Description

One of the Dashamoola (ten root) Ayurvedic herbs, used for nervous system, musculoskeletal conditions, and as a tonic.

A Vietnamese herb used for joint pain, hypertension, and as an anti-inflammatory remedy.

Active Compounds

indole-3-alkylamines, gangetin, desmodin, phenylethylamine, serotonin derivatives

kirenol, siegesbeckin, darutoside, sesquiterpenes

Traditional Uses

Nervous system support, Joint pain, Fever treatment, General toning

arthritis, joint pain, hypertension, skin conditions

Modern Uses

Adaptogenic properties, Anti-inflammatory activity, Analgesic effects, Immunomodulation

anti-inflammatory, analgesic, antihypertensive

Adult Dosage

3-6g root powder daily; 500mg extract twice daily

9-15g dried herb daily

Contraindications

Pregnancy

pregnancy

Side Effects

Mild digestive disturbance

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