Sophora tonkinensis vs Thymus citriodorus

Side-by-side comparison of medicinal herbs

Herb

Sophora tonkinensis

Respiratory

Respiratory

Sophora tonkinensis

❌ Not recommended in pregnancy

❌ Not recommended while nursing

Thymus citriodorus

❌ Not recommended in pregnancy

❌ Not recommended while nursing

Description

Vietnamese and southern Chinese legume root used in TCM for throat, tonsil, and respiratory conditions.

Hybrid lemon-scented thyme used culinary and medicinally for digestive and respiratory conditions.

Active Compounds

matrine, oxymatrine, sophocarpine, flavonoids

geranyl acetate, citral, linalool, nerol, carvacrol, thymol

Traditional Uses

Throat conditions in TCM, Tonsil inflammation, Respiratory infections

digestive disorders, respiratory infections, antimicrobial, culinary

Modern Uses

Antimicrobial effects, Anti-inflammatory, Antiviral properties

antimicrobial, anti-inflammatory, carminative, expectorant

Adult Dosage

3-6 g root decoction

3-5g dried herb or essential oil diluted

Contraindications

Pregnancy, Liver disease, Cardiotoxic in overdose

pregnancy large doses, thyroid disease

Side Effects

GI upset, Cardiotoxicity in high doses

GI upset

Drug Interactions

0 known interactions

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

Sources: WHO Monographs · NCCIH · PubMed · Commission E