Spikemoss vs Gobernadora

Side-by-side comparison of medicinal herbs

Herb

Spikemoss

Selaginella doederleinii

Anti-inflammatory

Gobernadora

Larrea tridentata

Anti-inflammatory

⚠️ Pregnancy & Nursing Warnings

Spikemoss

❌ Not recommended in pregnancy

❌ Not recommended while nursing

Gobernadora

❌ Not recommended in pregnancy

❌ Not recommended while nursing

Description

Asian fern ally used in TCM and Southeast Asian medicine for cancer support, heat conditions, and inflammatory disorders.

Sonoran Desert shrub used by Native Americans and Mexican communities for pain, infections, and cancer; highly controversial due to hepatotoxicity risk.

Active Compounds

amentoflavone, robustaflavone, caffeic acid, hinokiflavone, isocryptomerin

nordihydroguaiaretic acid, flavonoids, lignans, alkaloids, wax

Traditional Uses

Cancer support, Heat conditions, Inflammatory conditions, Infectious diseases

Arthritis, Infections, Cancer support, Respiratory conditions

Modern Uses

Anticancer activity, Anti-inflammatory effects, Antiviral properties, Antioxidant support

Antioxidant activity, Antimicrobial effects, Anti-inflammatory properties, Antiproliferative action

Adult Dosage

15-30g dried herb daily in decoction; 500mg extract twice daily

Topical preparation only (safety concern); tea short-term: 1 cup max

Contraindications

Pregnancy

Internal use prolonged (hepatotoxic), Liver disease, Pregnancy, Children

Side Effects

Mild digestive effects

Liver damage with internal use, Dermatitis from topical use

Drug Interactions

0 known interactions

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

Sources: WHO Monographs · NCCIH · PubMed · Commission E

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