Shilajit Tibetan vs Dang Gui Jian Zhong

Side-by-side comparison of medicinal herbs

Herb

Shilajit Tibetan

Asphaltum (Himalayan)

Adaptogen

Angelica sinensis combination

Adaptogen

Shilajit Tibetan

❌ Not recommended in pregnancy

❌ Not recommended while nursing

Dang Gui Jian Zhong

❌ Not recommended in pregnancy

❌ Not recommended while nursing

Description

Tibetan medicine mineral resin for rejuvenation and longevity.

Classical Kampo formula combining Angelica with middle-building herbs; used in Kampo for abdominal cold with deficiency and exhaustion.

Active Compounds

Fulvic acid, Humic acid, DBPs, 80+ trace minerals

ligustilide, ferulic acid, maltose, peony glycosides

Traditional Uses

Aging, Altitude sickness, Kidney weakness, Bone healing

Abdominal cold pain in Kampo, Deficiency exhaustion and fatigue, Post-illness recovery, Classic Japanese Kampo for middle burner cold

Modern Uses

Mitochondrial support, Mineral supplement, Adaptogenic

Antispasmodic, Analgesic for abdominal pain, Adaptogen, Digestive tonic

Adult Dosage

300-500mg purified daily

Traditional Kampo decoction as directed by practitioner

Contraindications

Gout, Iron overload, Pregnancy

Pregnancy, Bleeding disorders

Side Effects

GI upset, Dizziness

GI upset, Blood thinning from Dang Gui component

Drug Interactions

0 known interactions

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Sources: WHO Monographs · NCCIH · PubMed · Commission E