Yi Zhi Ren vs Palo Azul

Side-by-side comparison of medicinal herbs

Herb

Yi Zhi Ren

Alpinia oxyphylla

Urinary

Eysenhardtia polystachya

Urinary

Yi Zhi Ren

❌ Not recommended in pregnancy

❌ Not recommended while nursing

Palo Azul

❌ Not recommended in pregnancy

❌ Not recommended while nursing

Description

TCM herb used to warm the Kidney, secure essence, and warm the Spleen; prescribed for urinary incontinence, salivation, and cold abdominal pain.

A Mexican folk herb used for kidney stones, urinary infections, and as a fluorescent beverage.

Active Compounds

yakuchinone A, yakuchinone B, nootkatone, cassumunarin, cardamonin

coumestrol, colicin, formononetin, flavonoids

Traditional Uses

Urinary incontinence, Cold abdominal pain, Excessive salivation, Memory improvement

kidney stones, urinary infections, inflammation

Modern Uses

Neuroprotective activity, Anti-inflammatory effects, Antioxidant properties, Memory enhancement

diuretic, anti-inflammatory, antimicrobial, lithotriptic

Adult Dosage

3-9g dried fruit daily; 300mg extract twice daily

10-20g dried bark as tea daily

Contraindications

Excess heat conditions, Fever

pregnancy

Side Effects

Mild digestive effects, Heating sensations

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