Xi Xin vs Angelica dahurica

Side-by-side comparison of medicinal herbs

Herb

Xi Xin

Asarum sieboldii

Analgesic

Analgesic

Xi Xin

❌ Not recommended in pregnancy

❌ Not recommended while nursing

Angelica dahurica

❌ Not recommended in pregnancy

❌ Not recommended while nursing

Description

Potent TCM herb for toothache, headache, and nasal congestion pain.

TCM exterior-releasing herb for wind-cold conditions with headache; opens nasal passages.

Active Compounds

Methyleugenol, Safrole, Asarinin, Essential oils

byakangelicin, isoimperatorin, phellopterin, xanthotoxin, bergapten, columbianetin

Traditional Uses

Toothache, Headache, Nasal congestion, Wind-cold pain

headache, toothache, nasal congestion, rhinitis, skin conditions

Modern Uses

Analgesic research, Anti-allergic studies, Local anesthetic

analgesic, anti-inflammatory, antipyretic, antimicrobial

Adult Dosage

1-3g in decoction daily (small dose herb)

3-9g dried root or 300mg extract daily

Contraindications

Pregnancy, Qi deficiency, Headache from blood deficiency, Excessive sweating

yin deficiency heat, fire excess headache, pregnancy large doses

Side Effects

Headache, Sweating, Toxicity at high doses

photosensitivity, GI upset

Drug Interactions

0 known interactions

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

Sources: WHO Monographs · NCCIH · PubMed · Commission E