Typha latifolia vs Citrus Bioflavonoids

Side-by-side comparison of medicinal herbs

Herb

Typha latifolia

Cardiovascular

Citrus sinensis bioflavonoids

Cardiovascular

Typha latifolia

❌ Not recommended in pregnancy

❌ Not recommended while nursing

Citrus Bioflavonoids

❌ Not recommended in pregnancy

❌ Not recommended while nursing

Description

Wetland plant used globally in traditional medicine; pollen used in TCM as hemostatic and for blood circulation.

Concentrated citrus bioflavonoids used for venous conditions, anti-inflammatory support, and as antioxidants, originally called Vitamin P.

Active Compounds

typhasterol, isorhamnetin, quercetin, naringenin

hesperidin, rutin, naringenin, diosmin, quercetin

Traditional Uses

Stop bleeding in TCM, Invigorate blood circulation, Reduce swelling

Capillary fragility and bruising in European folk medicine, Venous insufficiency, Hemorrhoids, Anti-inflammatory conditions

Modern Uses

Hemostatic effects, Anti-inflammatory, Antioxidant

Venotonic, Antioxidant, Anti-inflammatory, Capillary protective

Adult Dosage

3-10 g pollen powder or 5-15 g plant tea

500-1500mg bioflavonoid complex daily; 900mg diosmin/hesperidin twice daily

Contraindications

Pregnancy - stimulates uterus, Bleeding disorders with raw form

Anticoagulants at high doses, Pregnancy in large doses

Side Effects

Possible allergic reactions from pollen

Mild gastric upset, Headache, Diarrhea

Drug Interactions

0 known interactions

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

Sources: WHO Monographs · NCCIH · PubMed · Commission E