Kampo Yokukansan vs He Huan Hua TCM

Side-by-side comparison of medicinal herbs

Herb

Kampo Yokukansan

Multi-herb Kampo formula

Nervine

Albizia julibrissin (flower)

Nervine

Kampo Yokukansan

✅ Generally safe in pregnancy

✅ Generally safe while nursing

He Huan Hua TCM

✅ Generally safe in pregnancy

❌ Not recommended while nursing

Description

Japanese Kampo formula studied for dementia agitation and insomnia.

TCM flower that regulates qi and relieves constraint for depression.

Active Compounds

Geissoschizine methyl ether, Atractylenolide, Glycyrrhizin

Saponins, Flavonoids, Tannins, Volatile oil

Traditional Uses

Irritability, Insomnia, Childhood night crying, Dementia agitation

Depression, Insomnia, Irritability, Poor memory, Constraint

Modern Uses

5-HT1A agonist, Glutamate modulator, Anxiolytic

Antidepressant, Qi regulator, Spirit calmer

Adult Dosage

Standard Kampo dosing per physician

5-10g dried flower in decoction daily

Contraindications

Hypokalemia, Liver disease

Pregnancy

Side Effects

Hypokalemia, Pseudoaldosteronism

Drowsiness, Mild GI upset

Drug Interactions

0 known interactions

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

Sources: WHO Monographs · NCCIH · PubMed · Commission E