Stephania Root vs Loranthus Parasite

A TCM herb that clears heat, promotes urination, and expels wind-damp; used for joint pain, edema, and hypertension in Chinese medicine.

A TCM herb derived from mistletoe parasitizing mulberry trees; tonifies liver and kidney, strengthens bones, and calms the fetus during threatened miscarriage.

Tetrandrine, Fangchinoline, Cyclanoline, Magnoflorine

Quercetin, Avicularin, Hyperoside, Myricetin

Wind-damp joint pain and swelling, Edema and urinary difficulty, Hypertension

Joint pain from liver-kidney deficiency, Threatened miscarriage and restless fetus, Hypertension

Anti-inflammatory for arthritis, Diuretic and edema reduction, Calcium channel blocker effect for hypertension

Anti-rheumatic for chronic joint conditions, Blood pressure support, Fetal stabilization in at-risk pregnancy

5-10g decoction or 300mg extract twice daily

9-15g decoction or 500mg extract daily

Ensure correct botanical identity (confusion with toxic Aristolochia), Avoid with immunosuppressants

Use cautiously with anticoagulants

GI discomfort, Hypotension

Mild GI disturbance