Xa Den vs Stephanandra Incisa

Side-by-side comparison of medicinal herbs

Herb

Xa Den

Ehretia asperula

Liver Support

Stephanandra incisa

Liver Support

Xa Den

❌ Not recommended in pregnancy

❌ Not recommended while nursing

Stephanandra Incisa

❌ Not recommended in pregnancy

❌ Not recommended while nursing

Description

A Vietnamese herb used extensively for liver conditions, jaundice, and hepatitis in traditional medicine.

Japanese ornamental shrub used in traditional Japanese folk medicine for liver conditions and as an anti-inflammatory.

Active Compounds

alkaloids, flavonoids, tannins

tannins, flavonoids, phenolics, sterols

Traditional Uses

liver conditions, jaundice, hepatitis, digestive complaints

liver conditions, inflammation, digestive tonic, wound healing

Modern Uses

hepatoprotective, anti-inflammatory, antioxidant

Adult Dosage

15-30g fresh herb daily

Leaf or bark decoction 200ml 2x daily

Contraindications

pregnancy

pregnancy, allergy to Rosaceae

Side Effects

generally well tolerated

mild digestive upset

Drug Interactions

0 known interactions

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

Sources: WHO Monographs · NCCIH · PubMed · Commission E