White Poplar vs Gou Ji

Side-by-side comparison of medicinal herbs

Herb

White Poplar

Populus alba

Musculoskeletal

Cibotium barometz

Musculoskeletal

White Poplar

❌ Not recommended in pregnancy

❌ Not recommended while nursing

Gou Ji

❌ Not recommended in pregnancy

❌ Not recommended while nursing

Description

European and Central Asian poplar with salicin bark used in traditional medicine for rheumatism.

TCM tree fern used to strengthen the Kidney and lower back; prescribed for weakness of the lumbar spine, incontinence, and vaginal discharge.

Active Compounds

salicin, populin, tremulacin, flavonoids, tannins

cibotium barometz saponins, starch, tannic acid, fatty acids

Traditional Uses

European rheumatism herb, Central Asian folk medicine, Mediterranean pain herb

Lower back weakness, Knee pain, Urinary incontinence, Vaginal discharge

Modern Uses

anti-inflammatory, analgesic, antipyretic, antioxidant

Anti-inflammatory activity, Antioxidant properties, Analgesic effects, Protective effects on joints

Adult Dosage

2-4g bark as tea or 1-2ml tincture 3x daily

9-15g dried rhizome daily; 500mg extract twice daily

Contraindications

aspirin allergy, blood thinners, children

Pregnancy (urinary-strengthening may affect fetus), Excess heat

Side Effects

GI upset, aspirin-like effects

Minimal effects at recommended doses

Drug Interactions

0 known interactions

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

Sources: WHO Monographs · NCCIH · PubMed · Commission E