Viburnum Opulus Herb vs Dok Khem

Side-by-side comparison of medicinal herbs

Herb

Viburnum Opulus Herb

Viburnum opulus

Womens Health

Ixora chinensis

Womens Health

Viburnum Opulus Herb

❌ Not recommended in pregnancy

❌ Not recommended while nursing

Dok Khem

❌ Not recommended in pregnancy

❌ Not recommended while nursing

Description

European and North American shrub with powerful antispasmodic bark used for menstrual cramps, muscle spasms, and hypertension.

An ornamental shrub used in Thai traditional medicine for menstrual disorders and hypertension.

Active Compounds

viopudial, scopoletin, salicin, tannins

rubiadin, nordamnacanthal, anthocyanins, flavonoids

Traditional Uses

menstrual cramp treatment in European and Native American folk medicine, muscle spasm remedy, treatment of hypertension

menstrual disorders, hypertension, fever, rheumatism

Modern Uses

antispasmodic, hypotensive, analgesic

antihypertensive, anti-inflammatory, analgesic

Adult Dosage

5-10ml tincture 3x/day or 2-4g dried bark as tea

6-15g flower or root daily

Contraindications

pregnancy, salicylate allergy

pregnancy

Side Effects

GI upset, mild hypotension

generally well tolerated

Drug Interactions

0 known interactions

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

Sources: WHO Monographs · NCCIH · PubMed · Commission E