Strophanthus Hispidus vs Auricularia Auricula

Side-by-side comparison of medicinal herbs

Herb

Strophanthus Hispidus

Strophanthus hispidus

Cardiovascular

Auricularia Auricula

Auricularia auricula-judae

Cardiovascular

⚠️ Pregnancy & Nursing Warnings

Strophanthus Hispidus

❌ Not recommended in pregnancy

❌ Not recommended while nursing

Auricularia Auricula

❌ Not recommended in pregnancy

❌ Not recommended while nursing

Description

West African vine historically used as arrow poison and in modern medicine as a source of cardiac glycosides similar to digitalis for heart conditions.

A culinary and medicinal mushroom used in TCM for cardiovascular conditions and blood thinning.

Active Compounds

ouabain, strophanthin, cymarin, strophanthidin, saponins

beta-glucans, acidic polysaccharides, ergosterol, melanin

Traditional Uses

Heart failure (historical), Arrow poison, Cardiac conditions, Vascular support

blood thinning, cholesterol, cardiovascular health, immune support

Modern Uses

Cardiac glycoside activity, Heart rate regulation, Blood pressure effects, Inotropic activity

antiplatelet, hypolipidemic, immunostimulant, anti-tumor

Adult Dosage

Medical supervision only — toxic without proper preparation

1-3g daily or food amounts

Contraindications

Self-medication (highly toxic), Kidney disease, Children, Pregnancy

anticoagulant medications

Side Effects

Cardiac arrhythmias, Nausea, Vomiting, Fatal in overdose

antiplatelet effects

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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