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Chloranthus spicatus

Digestive

PregnancyNursing

Last updated Mar 30, 2026

Description

Small Japanese and Chinese shrub grown for fragrant flowers used to scent tea, traditional medicine in East Asia.

Active Compounds

chlorantholideloliolidevolatile oilsflavonoids

Traditional Uses

Traditional tea-scenting plant in Japan and China
Used in Japanese folk medicine for digestive conditions

Modern Uses

Digestive support
Anti-inflammatory
Aromatic medicine
Tea flavoring

Dosage Information

Recommended dosing guidelines

Forms: tea, other
Adult Dose: Tea scented with flowers; Leaf tea: 3-5g per cup
Child Dose: Not well established for children
Preparation Notes: Flowers used to scent green tea in Japan and China

Safety Information

Generally safe during pregnancy

Generally safe while nursing

Contraindications

No specific contraindications established

Possible Side Effects

Mild gastrointestinal effects

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Chloranthus spicatus

Description

Active Compounds

Traditional Uses

Modern Uses

Contraindications

Possible Side Effects