Siler divaricatum vs Cimicifuga heracleifolia

Side-by-side comparison of medicinal herbs

Herb

Siler divaricatum

Anti-inflammatory

Anti-inflammatory

Siler divaricatum

❌ Not recommended in pregnancy

❌ Not recommended while nursing

Cimicifuga heracleifolia

❌ Not recommended in pregnancy

❌ Not recommended while nursing

Description

Key TCM wind-releasing herb used for pain, spasm, skin conditions, and reducing fever.

TCM herb that releases exterior and raises yang; used for prolapse, headache, and skin eruptions.

Active Compounds

prim-O-glucosylcimifugin, cimifugin, sec-O-glucosylhamaudol, chromone glycosides, polyacetylenes

cimigenol, actein, cimiracemoside, caffeic acid, ferulic acid, isoferulic acid

Traditional Uses

wind-cold pain, headache, tremors, skin rashes, diarrhea

fever, headache, toothache, skin eruptions, organ prolapse

Modern Uses

anti-inflammatory, analgesic, antispasmodic, immunomodulant

antipyretic, analgesic, anti-inflammatory, anti-tumor

Adult Dosage

4.5-9g dried root or 300mg extract daily

3-9g dried root or 300mg extract daily

Contraindications

yin deficiency heat, blood deficiency wind

yin deficiency heat, yang excess conditions, pregnancy high doses

Side Effects

generally safe at therapeutic doses

GI upset, rash

Drug Interactions

0 known interactions

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Sources: WHO Monographs · NCCIH · PubMed · Commission E