Thalictrum flavum vs Poncirus trifoliata

Side-by-side comparison of medicinal herbs

Herb

Thalictrum flavum

Digestive

Digestive

Thalictrum flavum

❌ Not recommended in pregnancy

❌ Not recommended while nursing

Poncirus trifoliata

❌ Not recommended in pregnancy

❌ Not recommended while nursing

Description

A European herb used in folk medicine as a bitter tonic and laxative; related to berberine-containing plants.

Cold-hardy citrus relative; immature fruit (Zhi Shi and Zhi Ke) essential TCM herbs for digestion and stagnation.

Active Compounds

berberine, magnoflorine, thalictrine, tannins

naringenin, hesperidin, flavonoids, limonoids, synephrine, essential oils

Traditional Uses

Bitter tonic, Laxative use, Fever treatment

digestive stagnation, constipation, chest tightness, phlegm, poor digestion

Modern Uses

Digestive support, Limited modern use

digestive stimulant, prokinetic, expectorant, qi-moving in TCM

Adult Dosage

1-2g dried herb

3-10g dried immature fruit tea 2x/day

Contraindications

Pregnancy caution, High doses potentially toxic

pregnancy, spleen deficiency with no stagnation, hypotension

Side Effects

Nausea, GI irritation

GI cramps, hypotension

Drug Interactions

0 known interactions

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

Sources: WHO Monographs · NCCIH · PubMed · Commission E