Tokishakuyakusan vs Anemone pulsatilla

Side-by-side comparison of medicinal herbs

Herb

Tokishakuyakusan

Angelica sinensis + Paeonia formula

Womens Health

Womens Health

Tokishakuyakusan

❌ Not recommended in pregnancy

❌ Not recommended while nursing

Anemone pulsatilla

❌ Not recommended in pregnancy

❌ Not recommended while nursing

Description

Classic Kampo formula combining Dang Gui and Bai Shao with other herbs; one of the most prescribed Kampo formulas for women's health.

European and North American anemone used in homeopathy and traditional medicine for respiratory and nervous conditions.

Active Compounds

ligustilide, paeoniflorin, phthalides, atractylone, alisol

anemonin, ranunculin, saponins

Traditional Uses

Women's blood deficiency in Kampo, Menstrual irregularity, Cold constitution in women, Widely prescribed in Japanese gynecology

Respiratory catarrh, Nervous conditions, Menstrual irregularity

Modern Uses

Estrogenic activity research, Blood tonic, Analgesic for dysmenorrhea, Neuroprotective research

Homeopathic preparations, Antispasmodic research

Adult Dosage

Standardized Kampo granule extracts as directed

Very small doses under supervision

Contraindications

Pregnancy, Anticoagulant medications

Fresh plant very toxic, Pregnancy contraindicated

Side Effects

GI upset, Blood thinning

GI irritation, Systemic toxicity

Drug Interactions

0 known interactions

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

Sources: WHO Monographs · NCCIH · PubMed · Commission E