Wu Ling Zhi vs Curcuma phaeocaulis

Side-by-side comparison of medicinal herbs

Herb

Wu Ling Zhi

Trogopterus xanthipes

Womens Health

Womens Health

Wu Ling Zhi

❌ Not recommended in pregnancy

❌ Not recommended while nursing

Curcuma phaeocaulis

❌ Not recommended in pregnancy

❌ Not recommended while nursing

Description

The dried feces of flying squirrels used in TCM to invigorate blood and relieve pain.

TCM blood-moving herb; rhizome used to break up blood stasis and treat tumors.

Active Compounds

uronic acid, resins, urea, fatty acids

curzerenone, curcumol, germacrone, furanodiene, guaiol, beta-elemene

Traditional Uses

blood stasis pain, menstrual pain, abdominal pain

amenorrhea, blood stasis, abdominal masses, menstrual pain, ovarian cysts

Modern Uses

antiplatelet, analgesic, anti-inflammatory

anti-tumor, analgesic, anti-inflammatory, antiplatelet

Adult Dosage

4.5-9g daily

6-15g dried rhizome or 300mg extract daily

Contraindications

pregnancy, bleeding disorders

pregnancy, deficiency without stasis, anticoagulants

Side Effects

nausea, vomiting

GI upset, antiplatelet effects

Drug Interactions

0 known interactions

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

Sources: WHO Monographs · NCCIH · PubMed · Commission E