Thorowax vs Picorrhiza Kurroa

Japanese Kampo and TCM herb used for liver conditions, alternating fever and chills, and immune modulation; component of Sho-saiko-to formula.

Alpine Himalayan plant used in Ayurveda and Tibetan medicine for liver conditions, asthma, and immune support, one of the most prized herbs in Indian traditional medicine.

saikosaponin A, saikosaponin C, saikosaponin D, rutin, quercetin

picroside I, picroside II, kutkin, catalpol, aucubin

Liver conditions, Alternating fever chills, Immune modulation, Inflammatory conditions

liver disease, asthma, fever, immune modulation, snake bite

Hepatoprotective effects, Immunomodulatory activity, Anti-inflammatory properties, Anticancer potential

hepatoprotective, immunomodulation, anti-inflammatory, antiasthmatic

3-9g dried root daily; 500mg extract twice daily

300–500mg extract standardized to kutkin twice daily

Pregnancy, Long-term use caution, Interstitial pneumonia concern in Kampo

autoimmune diseases, pregnancy, transplant medications

Interstitial pneumonia (rare in Kampo context), GI effects

nausea, diarrhea at high doses